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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,597.44, 621,782.26 and 269,273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,597.44, 621,782.26 and 269,273.28 is: 371,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,597.44 : 621,782.26 = 269,273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,597.44/621,782.26 = 269,273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,597.44x = 621,782.26 × 269,273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,597.44x = 167,429,348,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,429,348,596.01/450,597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,571.90

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