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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,860.06, 623,055.60 and 288,297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,860.06, 623,055.60 and 288,297.70 is: 397,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,860.06 : 623,055.60 = 288,297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,860.06/623,055.60 = 288,297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,860.06x = 623,055.60 × 288,297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,860.06x = 179,625,496,452.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,625,496,452.12/451,860.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,524.62

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