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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,177.88, 622,566.15 and 269,823.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,177.88, 622,566.15 and 269,823.56 is: 372,321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,177.88 : 622,566.15 = 269,823.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,177.88/622,566.15 = 269,823.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,177.88x = 622,566.15 × 269,823.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,177.88x = 167,983,014,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,983,014,928.49/451,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,321.03

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