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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,007.33, 623,728.89 and 268,214.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,007.33, 623,728.89 and 268,214.23 is: 370,111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,007.33 : 623,728.89 = 268,214.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,007.33/623,728.89 = 268,214.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,007.33x = 623,728.89 × 268,214.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,007.33x = 167,292,962,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,292,962,400.78/452,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,111.17

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