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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,747.17, 621,851.74 and 269,392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,747.17, 621,851.74 and 269,392.62 is: 371,654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,747.17 : 621,851.74 = 269,392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,747.17/621,851.74 = 269,392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,747.17x = 621,851.74 × 269,392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,747.17x = 167,522,269,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,522,269,490.16/450,747.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,654.62

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