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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,441.43, 622,479.00 and 287,879.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,441.43, 622,479.00 and 287,879.35 is: 396,948.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,441.43 : 622,479.00 = 287,879.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,441.43/622,479.00 = 287,879.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,441.43x = 622,479.00 × 287,879.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,441.43x = 179,198,849,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,198,849,789.49/451,441.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,948.17

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