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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,362.67, 626,652.41 and 399,797.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,362.67, 626,652.41 and 399,797.02 is: 551,396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,362.67 : 626,652.41 = 399,797.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,362.67/626,652.41 = 399,797.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,362.67x = 626,652.41 × 399,797.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,362.67x = 250,533,766,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,533,766,093.82/454,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,396.02

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