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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,050.06, 626,605.66 and 282,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,050.06, 626,605.66 and 282,062.96 is: 389,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,050.06 : 626,605.66 = 282,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,050.06/626,605.66 = 282,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,050.06x = 626,605.66 × 282,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,050.06x = 176,742,247,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,742,247,212.35/454,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,257.18

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