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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,678.42, 621,751.80 and 390,396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,678.42, 621,751.80 and 390,396.70 is: 537,395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,678.42 : 621,751.80 = 390,396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,678.42/621,751.80 = 390,396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,678.42x = 621,751.80 × 390,396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,678.42x = 242,729,850,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,729,850,939.06/451,678.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,395.28

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