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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,862.06, 623,058.36 and 288,299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,862.06, 623,058.36 and 288,299.72 is: 397,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,862.06 : 623,058.36 = 288,299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,862.06/623,058.36 = 288,299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,862.06x = 623,058.36 × 288,299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,862.06x = 179,627,550,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,627,550,731.66/451,862.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,527.40

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