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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,369.60, 622,606.80 and 290,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,369.60, 622,606.80 and 290,433.76 is: 400,616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,369.60 : 622,606.80 = 290,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,369.60/622,606.80 = 290,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,369.60x = 622,606.80 × 290,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,369.60x = 180,826,033,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,826,033,925.57/451,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,616.33

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