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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,206.42, 676,607.27 and 268,923.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,206.42, 676,607.27 and 268,923.30 is: 403,264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,206.42 : 676,607.27 = 268,923.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,206.42/676,607.27 = 268,923.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,206.42x = 676,607.27 × 268,923.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,206.42x = 181,955,458,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,955,458,507.78/451,206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,264.34

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