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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,487.93, 623,078.80 and 267,835.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,487.93, 623,078.80 and 267,835.23 is: 369,627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,487.93 : 623,078.80 = 267,835.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,487.93/623,078.80 = 267,835.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,487.93x = 623,078.80 × 267,835.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,487.93x = 166,882,453,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,882,453,036.54/451,487.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,627.72

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