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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,996.88, 623,710.26 and 270,704.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,996.88, 623,710.26 and 270,704.16 is: 373,544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,996.88 : 623,710.26 = 270,704.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,996.88/623,710.26 = 270,704.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,996.88x = 623,710.26 × 270,704.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,996.88x = 168,840,962,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,840,962,016.68/451,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,544.53

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