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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,621.52, 621,815.16 and 269,297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,621.52, 621,815.16 and 269,297.35 is: 371,604.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,621.52 : 621,815.16 = 269,297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,621.52/621,815.16 = 269,297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,621.52x = 621,815.16 × 269,297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,621.52x = 167,453,174,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,453,174,777.83/450,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,604.92

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