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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,915.84, 623,663.34 and 270,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,915.84, 623,663.34 and 270,657.28 is: 373,518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,915.84 : 623,663.34 = 270,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,915.84/623,663.34 = 270,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,915.84x = 623,663.34 × 270,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,915.84x = 168,799,023,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,799,023,240.12/451,915.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,518.71

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