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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,207.42, 676,608.76 and 268,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,207.42, 676,608.76 and 268,924.30 is: 403,265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,207.42 : 676,608.76 = 268,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,207.42/676,608.76 = 268,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,207.42x = 676,608.76 × 268,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,207.42x = 181,956,537,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,956,537,156.87/451,207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,265.84

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