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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,016.32, 623,741.26 and 268,223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,016.32, 623,741.26 and 268,223.21 is: 370,123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,016.32 : 623,741.26 = 268,223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,016.32/623,741.26 = 268,223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,016.32x = 623,741.26 × 268,223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,016.32x = 167,301,882,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,301,882,966.65/452,016.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,123.55

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