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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,752.37, 675,131.94 and 308,259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,752.37, 675,131.94 and 308,259.96 is: 461,708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,752.37 : 675,131.94 = 308,259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,752.37/675,131.94 = 308,259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,752.37x = 675,131.94 × 308,259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,752.37x = 208,116,144,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,116,144,819.12/450,752.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,708.38

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