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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,207.88, 621,185.70 and 268,886.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,207.88, 621,185.70 and 268,886.92 is: 371,003.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,207.88 : 621,185.70 = 268,886.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,207.88/621,185.70 = 268,886.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,207.88x = 621,185.70 × 268,886.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,207.88x = 167,028,709,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,028,709,621.04/450,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,003.52

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