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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,891.04, 623,627.91 and 270,566.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,891.04, 623,627.91 and 270,566.87 is: 373,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,891.04 : 623,627.91 = 270,566.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,891.04/623,627.91 = 270,566.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,891.04x = 623,627.91 × 270,566.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,891.04x = 168,733,048,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,733,048,535.20/451,891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,393.22

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