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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,714.74, 675,604.88 and 281,847.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,714.74, 675,604.88 and 281,847.50 is: 422,479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,714.74 : 675,604.88 = 281,847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,714.74/675,604.88 = 281,847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,714.74x = 675,604.88 × 281,847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,714.74x = 190,417,541,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,417,541,628.54/450,714.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,479.06

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