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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,995.12, 623,707.84 and 270,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,995.12, 623,707.84 and 270,702.40 is: 373,542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,995.12 : 623,707.84 = 270,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,995.12/623,707.84 = 270,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,995.12x = 623,707.84 × 270,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,995.12x = 168,839,209,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,839,209,186.82/451,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,542.11

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