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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,892.98, 623,661.47 and 288,698.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,892.98, 623,661.47 and 288,698.73 is: 398,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,892.98 : 623,661.47 = 288,698.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,892.98/623,661.47 = 288,698.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,892.98x = 623,661.47 × 288,698.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,892.98x = 180,050,276,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,050,276,771.36/451,892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,435.66

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