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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,172.14, 623,974.64 and 268,418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,172.14, 623,974.64 and 268,418.56 is: 370,404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,172.14 : 623,974.64 = 268,418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,172.14/623,974.64 = 268,418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,172.14x = 623,974.64 × 268,418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,172.14x = 167,486,374,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,486,374,329.87/452,172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,404.01

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