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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,652.06, 621,715.20 and 390,370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,652.06, 621,715.20 and 390,370.09 is: 537,358.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,652.06 : 621,715.20 = 390,370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,652.06/621,715.20 = 390,370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,652.06x = 621,715.20 × 390,370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,652.06x = 242,699,018,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,699,018,578.37/451,652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,358.38

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