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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,863.08, 623,059.72 and 288,300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,863.08, 623,059.72 and 288,300.72 is: 397,528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,863.08 : 623,059.72 = 288,300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,863.08/623,059.72 = 288,300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,863.08x = 623,059.72 × 288,300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,863.08x = 179,628,565,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,628,565,879.00/451,863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,528.75

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