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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,371.60, 622,609.56 and 290,435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,371.60, 622,609.56 and 290,435.76 is: 400,619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,371.60 : 622,609.56 = 290,435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,371.60/622,609.56 = 290,435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,371.60x = 622,609.56 × 290,435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,371.60x = 180,828,080,741.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,828,080,741.87/451,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,619.09

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