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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,650.81, 621,713.48 and 390,368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,650.81, 621,713.48 and 390,368.84 is: 537,356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,650.81 : 621,713.48 = 390,368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,650.81/621,713.48 = 390,368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,650.81x = 621,713.48 × 390,368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,650.81x = 242,697,569,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,697,569,999.96/451,650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,356.66

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