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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,012.81, 621,968.21 and 269,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,012.81, 621,968.21 and 269,695.21 is: 371,922.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,012.81 : 621,968.21 = 269,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,012.81/621,968.21 = 269,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,012.81x = 621,968.21 × 269,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,012.81x = 167,741,845,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,741,845,660.80/451,012.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,922.58

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