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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,277.90, 624,016.08 and 291,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,277.90, 624,016.08 and 291,226.14 is: 401,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,277.90 : 624,016.08 = 291,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,277.90/624,016.08 = 291,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,277.90x = 624,016.08 × 291,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,277.90x = 181,729,794,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,729,794,276.33/452,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,810.02

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