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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,911.46, 676,822.98 and 399,954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,911.46, 676,822.98 and 399,954.30 is: 600,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,911.46 : 676,822.98 = 399,954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,911.46/676,822.98 = 399,954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,911.46x = 676,822.98 × 399,954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,911.46x = 270,698,261,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,698,261,189.81/450,911.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,335.73

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