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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,720.39, 624,106.35 and 384,448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,720.39, 624,106.35 and 384,448.27 is: 531,161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,720.39 : 624,106.35 = 384,448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,720.39/624,106.35 = 384,448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,720.39x = 624,106.35 × 384,448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,720.39x = 239,936,604,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,936,604,032.13/451,720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,161.78

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