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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,312.74, 676,241.86 and 399,825.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,312.74, 676,241.86 and 399,825.86 is: 600,424.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,312.74 : 676,241.86 = 399,825.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,312.74/676,241.86 = 399,825.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,312.74x = 676,241.86 × 399,825.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,312.74x = 270,378,983,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,378,983,242.50/450,312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,424.90

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