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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,991.01, 623,512.10 and 268,122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,991.01, 623,512.10 and 268,122.63 is: 369,869.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,991.01 : 623,512.10 = 268,122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,991.01/623,512.10 = 268,122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,991.01x = 623,512.10 × 268,122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,991.01x = 167,177,704,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,177,704,759.13/451,991.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,869.54

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