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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,593.44, 621,776.74 and 269,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,593.44, 621,776.74 and 269,269.28 is: 371,566.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,593.44 : 621,776.74 = 269,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,593.44/621,776.74 = 269,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,593.44x = 621,776.74 × 269,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,593.44x = 167,425,375,100.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,425,375,100.55/450,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,566.38

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