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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,175.67, 622,622.34 and 269,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,175.67, 622,622.34 and 269,895.24 is: 372,455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,175.67 : 622,622.34 = 269,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,175.67/622,622.34 = 269,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,175.67x = 622,622.34 × 269,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,175.67x = 168,042,805,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,042,805,883.66/451,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,455.38

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