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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,332.24, 622,907.09 and 288,059.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,332.24, 622,907.09 and 288,059.23 is: 397,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,332.24 : 622,907.09 = 288,059.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,332.24/622,907.09 = 288,059.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,332.24x = 622,907.09 × 288,059.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,332.24x = 179,434,136,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,434,136,706.94/451,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,565.52

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