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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,570.13, 624,269.75 and 268,683.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,570.13, 624,269.75 and 268,683.89 is: 370,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,570.13 : 624,269.75 = 268,683.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,570.13/624,269.75 = 268,683.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,570.13x = 624,269.75 × 268,683.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,570.13x = 167,731,226,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,731,226,403.12/452,570.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,619.30

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