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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,584.84, 621,764.94 and 269,260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,584.84, 621,764.94 and 269,260.76 is: 371,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,584.84 : 621,764.94 = 269,260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,584.84/621,764.94 = 269,260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,584.84x = 621,764.94 × 269,260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,584.84x = 167,416,900,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,416,900,285.75/450,584.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,554.67

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