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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,439.18, 675,854.79 and 282,344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,439.18, 675,854.79 and 282,344.74 is: 423,639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,439.18 : 675,854.79 = 282,344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,439.18/675,854.79 = 282,344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,439.18x = 675,854.79 × 282,344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,439.18x = 190,824,044,960.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,824,044,960.31/450,439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,639.98

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