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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,714.17, 622,407.03 and 289,848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,714.17, 622,407.03 and 289,848.47 is: 400,261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,714.17 : 622,407.03 = 289,848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,714.17/622,407.03 = 289,848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,714.17x = 622,407.03 × 289,848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,714.17x = 180,403,725,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,403,725,362.74/450,714.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,261.93

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