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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,224.66, 622,973.16 and 290,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,224.66, 622,973.16 and 290,359.27 is: 400,877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,224.66 : 622,973.16 = 290,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,224.66/622,973.16 = 290,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,224.66x = 622,973.16 × 290,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,224.66x = 180,886,031,967.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,886,031,967.19/451,224.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,877.98

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