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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,177.80, 623,982.44 and 268,424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,177.80, 623,982.44 and 268,424.22 is: 370,411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,177.80 : 623,982.44 = 268,424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,177.80/623,982.44 = 268,424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,177.80x = 623,982.44 × 268,424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,177.80x = 167,491,999,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,491,999,750.70/452,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,411.82

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