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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,316.73, 676,247.84 and 399,829.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,316.73, 676,247.84 and 399,829.84 is: 600,430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,316.73 : 676,247.84 = 399,829.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,316.73/676,247.84 = 399,829.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,316.73x = 676,247.84 × 399,829.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,316.73x = 270,384,065,667.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,384,065,667.55/450,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,430.87

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