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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,158, 622,598.16 and 269,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,158, 622,598.16 and 269,877.60 is: 372,431.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,158 : 622,598.16 = 269,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,158/622,598.16 = 269,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,158x = 622,598.16 × 269,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,158x = 168,025,297,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,025,297,185.22/451,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,431.16

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