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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,707.44, 621,975.18 and 269,410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,707.44, 621,975.18 and 269,410.56 is: 371,785.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,707.44 : 621,975.18 = 269,410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,707.44/621,975.18 = 269,410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,707.44x = 621,975.18 × 269,410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,707.44x = 167,566,681,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,566,681,549.90/450,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,785.92

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