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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,831.36, 624,176.22 and 361,068.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,831.36, 624,176.22 and 361,068.52 is: 498,793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,831.36 : 624,176.22 = 361,068.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,831.36/624,176.22 = 361,068.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,831.36x = 624,176.22 × 361,068.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,831.36x = 225,370,383,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,370,383,974.59/451,831.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,793.14

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