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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,593.94, 621,777.43 and 269,269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,593.94, 621,777.43 and 269,269.78 is: 371,567.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,593.94 : 621,777.43 = 269,269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,593.94/621,777.43 = 269,269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,593.94x = 621,777.43 × 269,269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,593.94x = 167,425,871,785.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,425,871,785.07/450,593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,567.07

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