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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,174.72, 622,602.82 and 269,779.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,174.72, 622,602.82 and 269,779.68 is: 372,285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,174.72 : 622,602.82 = 269,779.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,174.72/622,602.82 = 269,779.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,174.72x = 622,602.82 × 269,779.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,174.72x = 167,965,589,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,965,589,546.70/451,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,285.02

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