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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,008.65, 621,893.20 and 287,405.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,008.65, 621,893.20 and 287,405.99 is: 396,302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,008.65 : 621,893.20 = 287,405.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,008.65/621,893.20 = 287,405.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,008.65x = 621,893.20 × 287,405.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,008.65x = 178,735,830,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,735,830,820.27/451,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,302.45

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