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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,497.93, 621,625.77 and 269,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,497.93, 621,625.77 and 269,171.55 is: 371,420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,497.93 : 621,625.77 = 269,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,497.93/621,625.77 = 269,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,497.93x = 621,625.77 × 269,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,497.93x = 167,323,972,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,323,972,030.84/450,497.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,420.07

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