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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,048.08, 620,773.74 and 288,647.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,048.08, 620,773.74 and 288,647.48 is: 398,145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,048.08 : 620,773.74 = 288,647.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,048.08/620,773.74 = 288,647.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,048.08x = 620,773.74 × 288,647.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,048.08x = 179,184,775,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,184,775,701.18/450,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,145.85

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