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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,214.99, 623,879.10 and 270,934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,214.99, 623,879.10 and 270,934.56 is: 373,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,214.99 : 623,879.10 = 270,934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,214.99/623,879.10 = 270,934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,214.99x = 623,879.10 × 270,934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,214.99x = 169,030,409,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,030,409,451.70/452,214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,783.30

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