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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,440.68, 675,857.04 and 282,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,440.68, 675,857.04 and 282,346.24 is: 423,642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,440.68 : 675,857.04 = 282,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,440.68/675,857.04 = 282,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,440.68x = 675,857.04 × 282,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,440.68x = 190,825,694,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,825,694,021.53/450,440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,642.23

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