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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,230.80, 622,533.75 and 269,947.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,230.80, 622,533.75 and 269,947.94 is: 372,429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,230.80 : 622,533.75 = 269,947.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,230.80/622,533.75 = 269,947.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,230.80x = 622,533.75 × 269,947.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,230.80x = 168,051,703,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,051,703,392.98/451,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,429.59

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