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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,373.73, 623,317.10 and 290,508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,373.73, 623,317.10 and 290,508.94 is: 401,173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,373.73 : 623,317.10 = 290,508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,373.73/623,317.10 = 290,508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,373.73x = 623,317.10 × 290,508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,373.73x = 181,079,190,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,079,190,004.87/451,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,173.52

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