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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,021.45, 623,748.34 and 268,228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,021.45, 623,748.34 and 268,228.34 is: 370,130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,021.45 : 623,748.34 = 268,228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,021.45/623,748.34 = 268,228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,021.45x = 623,748.34 × 268,228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,021.45x = 167,306,978,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,306,978,026.64/452,021.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,130.62

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