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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,073.68, 623,839.56 and 270,793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,073.68, 623,839.56 and 270,793.04 is: 373,681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,073.68 : 623,839.56 = 270,793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,073.68/623,839.56 = 270,793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,073.68x = 623,839.56 × 270,793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,073.68x = 168,931,410,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,931,410,924.66/452,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,681.15

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