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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,331.19, 622,905.66 and 288,058.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,331.19, 622,905.66 and 288,058.23 is: 397,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,331.19 : 622,905.66 = 288,058.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,331.19/622,905.66 = 288,058.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,331.19x = 622,905.66 × 288,058.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,331.19x = 179,433,101,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,433,101,876.58/451,331.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,564.15

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