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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,176.58, 621,434.97 and 280,494.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,176.58, 621,434.97 and 280,494.54 is: 387,201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,176.58 : 621,434.97 = 280,494.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,176.58/621,434.97 = 280,494.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,176.58x = 621,434.97 × 280,494.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,176.58x = 174,309,116,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,309,116,050.06/450,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,201.65

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