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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,794.17, 623,495.67 and 270,471.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,794.17, 623,495.67 and 270,471.17 is: 373,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,794.17 : 623,495.67 = 270,471.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,794.17/623,495.67 = 270,471.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,794.17x = 623,495.67 × 270,471.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,794.17x = 168,637,603,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,637,603,354.83/451,794.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,262.02

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