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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,173.14, 623,976.02 and 268,419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,173.14, 623,976.02 and 268,419.56 is: 370,405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,173.14 : 623,976.02 = 268,419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,173.14/623,976.02 = 268,419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,173.14x = 623,976.02 × 268,419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,173.14x = 167,487,367,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,487,367,396.85/452,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,405.39

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