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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,603.58, 621,790.41 and 269,279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,603.58, 621,790.41 and 269,279.41 is: 371,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,603.58 : 621,790.41 = 269,279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,603.58/621,790.41 = 269,279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,603.58x = 621,790.41 × 269,279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,603.58x = 167,435,354,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,435,354,748.46/450,603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,580.17

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