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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,311.94, 678,364.24 and 269,994.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,311.94, 678,364.24 and 269,994.21 is: 404,929.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,311.94 : 678,364.24 = 269,994.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,311.94/678,364.24 = 269,994.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,311.94x = 678,364.24 × 269,994.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,311.94x = 183,154,417,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,154,417,071.05/452,311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,929.43

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