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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,231.52, 623,901.84 and 270,951.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,231.52, 623,901.84 and 270,951.06 is: 373,806.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,231.52 : 623,901.84 = 270,951.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,231.52/623,901.84 = 270,951.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,231.52x = 623,901.84 × 270,951.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,231.52x = 169,046,864,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,046,864,883.95/452,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,806.02

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