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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,177.88, 622,625.48 and 269,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,177.88, 622,625.48 and 269,897.44 is: 372,458.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,177.88 : 622,625.48 = 269,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,177.88/622,625.48 = 269,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,177.88x = 622,625.48 × 269,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,177.88x = 168,045,023,130.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,045,023,130.77/451,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,458.47

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