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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,177.38, 622,624.78 and 269,896.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,177.38, 622,624.78 and 269,896.94 is: 372,457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,177.38 : 622,624.78 = 269,896.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,177.38/622,624.78 = 269,896.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,177.38x = 622,624.78 × 269,896.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,177.38x = 168,044,522,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,044,522,890.17/451,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,457.77

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