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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,998.88, 623,713.02 and 270,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,998.88, 623,713.02 and 270,706.16 is: 373,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,998.88 : 623,713.02 = 270,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,998.88/623,713.02 = 270,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,998.88x = 623,713.02 × 270,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,998.88x = 168,842,956,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,842,956,586.20/451,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,547.29

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