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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,175.55, 623,979.33 and 268,421.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,175.55, 623,979.33 and 268,421.97 is: 370,408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,175.55 : 623,979.33 = 268,421.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,175.55/623,979.33 = 268,421.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,175.55x = 623,979.33 × 268,421.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,175.55x = 167,489,760,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,489,760,997.88/452,175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,408.71

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