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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,362.64, 620,785.82 and 354,717.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,362.64, 620,785.82 and 354,717.84 is: 488,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,362.64 : 620,785.82 = 354,717.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,362.64/620,785.82 = 354,717.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,362.64x = 620,785.82 × 354,717.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,362.64x = 220,203,805,173.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,203,805,173.03/450,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,947.76

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