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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,161.55, 621,306.05 and 289,217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,161.55, 621,306.05 and 289,217.79 is: 399,173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,161.55 : 621,306.05 = 289,217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,161.55/621,306.05 = 289,217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,161.55x = 621,306.05 × 289,217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,161.55x = 179,692,761,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,692,761,248.54/450,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,173.94

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