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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,046.83, 622,444.57 and 269,758.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,046.83, 622,444.57 and 269,758.73 is: 372,267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,046.83 : 622,444.57 = 269,758.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,046.83/622,444.57 = 269,758.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,046.83x = 622,444.57 × 269,758.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,046.83x = 167,909,855,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,909,855,583.34/451,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,267.01

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