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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,228.52, 623,897.70 and 270,948.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,228.52, 623,897.70 and 270,948.06 is: 373,801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,228.52 : 623,897.70 = 270,948.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,228.52/623,897.70 = 270,948.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,228.52x = 623,897.70 × 270,948.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,228.52x = 169,043,871,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,043,871,453.46/452,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,801.88

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