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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,015.32, 623,739.88 and 268,222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,015.32, 623,739.88 and 268,222.21 is: 370,122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,015.32 : 623,739.88 = 268,222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,015.32/623,739.88 = 268,222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,015.32x = 623,739.88 × 268,222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,015.32x = 167,300,889,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,300,889,078.74/452,015.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,122.17

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