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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,989.16, 622,129.08 and 278,852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,989.16, 622,129.08 and 278,852.10 is: 384,670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,989.16 : 622,129.08 = 278,852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,989.16/622,129.08 = 278,852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,989.16x = 622,129.08 × 278,852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,989.16x = 173,481,997,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,481,997,318.42/450,989.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,670.00

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