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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,013.81, 621,969.58 and 269,696.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,013.81, 621,969.58 and 269,696.21 is: 371,923.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,013.81 : 621,969.58 = 269,696.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,013.81/621,969.58 = 269,696.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,013.81x = 621,969.58 × 269,696.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,013.81x = 167,742,838,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,742,838,461.29/451,013.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,923.95

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