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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,950.54, 622,012.68 and 290,009.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,950.54, 622,012.68 and 290,009.21 is: 400,020.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,950.54 : 622,012.68 = 290,009.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,950.54/622,012.68 = 290,009.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,950.54x = 622,012.68 × 290,009.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,950.54x = 180,389,402,826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,389,402,826.72/450,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,020.38

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