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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,176.80, 623,981.06 and 268,423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,176.80, 623,981.06 and 268,423.22 is: 370,410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,176.80 : 623,981.06 = 268,423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,176.80/623,981.06 = 268,423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,176.80x = 623,981.06 × 268,423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,176.80x = 167,491,005,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,491,005,344.21/452,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,410.44

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