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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,595.44, 621,779.50 and 269,271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,595.44, 621,779.50 and 269,271.28 is: 371,569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,595.44 : 621,779.50 = 269,271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,595.44/621,779.50 = 269,271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,595.44x = 621,779.50 × 269,271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,595.44x = 167,427,361,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,427,361,842.76/450,595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,569.14

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