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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,084.01, 621,997.25 and 287,481.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,084.01, 621,997.25 and 287,481.61 is: 396,406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,084.01 : 621,997.25 = 287,481.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,084.01/621,997.25 = 287,481.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,084.01x = 621,997.25 × 287,481.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,084.01x = 178,812,767,293.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,812,767,293.33/451,084.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,406.79

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