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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,487.88, 622,838.60 and 270,163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,487.88, 622,838.60 and 270,163.29 is: 372,696.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,487.88 : 622,838.60 = 270,163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,487.88/622,838.60 = 270,163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,487.88x = 622,838.60 × 270,163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,487.88x = 168,268,123,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,268,123,964.18/451,487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,696.88

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