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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,372.73, 623,315.72 and 290,507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,372.73, 623,315.72 and 290,507.94 is: 401,172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,372.73 : 623,315.72 = 290,507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,372.73/623,315.72 = 290,507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,372.73x = 623,315.72 × 290,507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,372.73x = 181,078,166,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,078,166,513.09/451,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,172.15

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