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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,179.95, 623,985.36 and 268,426.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,179.95, 623,985.36 and 268,426.35 is: 370,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,179.95 : 623,985.36 = 268,426.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,179.95/623,985.36 = 268,426.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,179.95x = 623,985.36 × 268,426.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,179.95x = 167,494,112,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,494,112,638.24/452,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,414.73

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