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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,047.45, 622,445.43 and 269,759.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,047.45, 622,445.43 and 269,759.35 is: 372,267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,047.45 : 622,445.43 = 269,759.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,047.45/622,445.43 = 269,759.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,047.45x = 622,445.43 × 269,759.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,047.45x = 167,910,474,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,910,474,607.27/451,047.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,267.87

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