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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,443.23, 623,951.72 and 291,013.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,443.23, 623,951.72 and 291,013.47 is: 401,328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,443.23 : 623,951.72 = 291,013.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,443.23/623,951.72 = 291,013.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,443.23x = 623,951.72 × 291,013.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,443.23x = 181,578,353,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,578,353,694.60/452,443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,328.48

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