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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,853.86, 622,071.54 and 266,999.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,853.86, 622,071.54 and 266,999.58 is: 368,396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,853.86 : 622,071.54 = 266,999.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,853.86/622,071.54 = 266,999.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,853.86x = 622,071.54 × 266,999.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,853.86x = 166,092,839,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,092,839,909.95/450,853.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,396.18

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