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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,956.52, 623,867.70 and 388,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,956.52, 623,867.70 and 388,037.80 is: 535,636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,956.52 : 623,867.70 = 388,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,956.52/623,867.70 = 388,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,956.52x = 623,867.70 × 388,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,956.52x = 242,084,249,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,084,249,799.06/451,956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,636.15

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