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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,712.17, 622,404.27 and 289,846.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,712.17, 622,404.27 and 289,846.47 is: 400,259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,712.17 : 622,404.27 = 289,846.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,712.17/622,404.27 = 289,846.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,712.17x = 622,404.27 × 289,846.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,712.17x = 180,401,682,906.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,401,682,906.44/450,712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,259.18

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