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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,064.57, 622,232.89 and 278,927.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,064.57, 622,232.89 and 278,927.62 is: 384,774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,064.57 : 622,232.89 = 278,927.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,064.57/622,232.89 = 278,927.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,064.57x = 622,232.89 × 278,927.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,064.57x = 173,557,936,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,557,936,840.52/451,064.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,774.04

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