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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,692.42, 621,954.50 and 269,395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,692.42, 621,954.50 and 269,395.56 is: 371,765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,692.42 : 621,954.50 = 269,395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,692.42/621,954.50 = 269,395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,692.42x = 621,954.50 × 269,395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,692.42x = 167,551,779,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,551,779,475.04/450,692.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,765.25

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