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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,278.90, 624,017.46 and 291,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,278.90, 624,017.46 and 291,227.14 is: 401,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,278.90 : 624,017.46 = 291,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,278.90/624,017.46 = 291,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,278.90x = 624,017.46 × 291,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,278.90x = 181,730,820,185.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,730,820,185.86/452,278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,811.40

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