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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,157.08, 623,953.49 and 268,403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,157.08, 623,953.49 and 268,403.36 is: 370,382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,157.08 : 623,953.49 = 268,403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,157.08/623,953.49 = 268,403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,157.08x = 623,953.49 × 268,403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,157.08x = 167,471,208,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,471,208,737.94/452,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,382.81

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