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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,436.84, 622,859.46 and 281,698.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,436.84, 622,859.46 and 281,698.28 is: 388,666.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,436.84 : 622,859.46 = 281,698.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,436.84/622,859.46 = 281,698.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,436.84x = 622,859.46 × 281,698.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,436.84x = 175,458,438,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,458,438,563.73/451,436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,666.64

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