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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,006.53, 623,727.78 and 268,213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,006.53, 623,727.78 and 268,213.42 is: 370,110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,006.53 : 623,727.78 = 268,213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,006.53/623,727.78 = 268,213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,006.53x = 623,727.78 × 268,213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,006.53x = 167,292,161,022.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,292,161,022.81/452,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,110.05

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