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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,278.88, 621,114.12 and 297,318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,278.88, 621,114.12 and 297,318.48 is: 410,120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,278.88 : 621,114.12 = 297,318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,278.88/621,114.12 = 297,318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,278.88x = 621,114.12 × 297,318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,278.88x = 184,668,706,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,668,706,064.94/450,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,120.74

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