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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,381.88, 620,812.38 and 354,737.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,381.88, 620,812.38 and 354,737.08 is: 488,974.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,381.88 : 620,812.38 = 354,737.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,381.88/620,812.38 = 354,737.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,381.88x = 620,812.38 × 354,737.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,381.88x = 220,225,170,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,225,170,909.05/450,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,974.31

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