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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,176.94, 623,981.24 and 268,423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,176.94, 623,981.24 and 268,423.35 is: 370,410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,176.94 : 623,981.24 = 268,423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,176.94/623,981.24 = 268,423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,176.94x = 623,981.24 × 268,423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,176.94x = 167,491,133,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,491,133,435.84/452,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,410.61

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