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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,022.45, 623,749.72 and 268,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,022.45, 623,749.72 and 268,229.34 is: 370,132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,022.45 : 623,749.72 = 268,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,022.45/623,749.72 = 268,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,022.45x = 623,749.72 × 268,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,022.45x = 167,307,975,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,307,975,720.79/452,022.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,132.00

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