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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,177, 622,624.26 and 269,896.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,177, 622,624.26 and 269,896.57 is: 372,457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,177 : 622,624.26 = 269,896.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,177/622,624.26 = 269,896.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,177x = 622,624.26 × 269,896.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,177x = 168,044,152,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,044,152,172.79/451,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,457.27

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