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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,308.73, 676,235.85 and 399,821.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,308.73, 676,235.85 and 399,821.85 is: 600,418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,308.73 : 676,235.85 = 399,821.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,308.73/676,235.85 = 399,821.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,308.73x = 676,235.85 × 399,821.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,308.73x = 270,373,868,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,373,868,583.32/450,308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,418.89

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