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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,641.27, 621,222.40 and 343,023.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,641.27, 621,222.40 and 343,023.86 is: 472,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,641.27 : 621,222.40 = 343,023.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,641.27/621,222.40 = 343,023.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,641.27x = 621,222.40 × 343,023.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,641.27x = 213,094,105,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,094,105,566.46/450,641.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,868.60

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