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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,436.68, 675,851.04 and 282,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,436.68, 675,851.04 and 282,342.24 is: 423,636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,436.68 : 675,851.04 = 282,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,436.68/675,851.04 = 282,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,436.68x = 675,851.04 × 282,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,436.68x = 190,821,296,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,821,296,539.93/450,436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,636.23

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