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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,311.74, 676,240.36 and 399,824.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,311.74, 676,240.36 and 399,824.86 is: 600,423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,311.74 : 676,240.36 = 399,824.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,311.74/676,240.36 = 399,824.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,311.74x = 676,240.36 × 399,824.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,311.74x = 270,377,707,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,377,707,263.35/450,311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,423.40

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