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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,240.12, 626,179.26 and 290,879.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,240.12, 626,179.26 and 290,879.32 is: 400,983.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,240.12 : 626,179.26 = 290,879.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,240.12/626,179.26 = 290,879.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,240.12x = 626,179.26 × 290,879.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,240.12x = 182,142,597,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,142,597,346.90/454,240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,983.07

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