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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,936.84, 623,692.38 and 270,678.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,936.84, 623,692.38 and 270,678.28 is: 373,547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,936.84 : 623,692.38 = 270,678.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,936.84/623,692.38 = 270,678.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,936.84x = 623,692.38 × 270,678.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,936.84x = 168,819,980,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,819,980,667.51/451,936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,547.73

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