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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,149.22, 624,030.81 and 270,868.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,149.22, 624,030.81 and 270,868.79 is: 373,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,149.22 : 624,030.81 = 270,868.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,149.22/624,030.81 = 270,868.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,149.22x = 624,030.81 × 270,868.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,149.22x = 169,030,470,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,030,470,427.42/452,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,837.80

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