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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,712.52, 627,624.30 and 268,607.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,712.52, 627,624.30 and 268,607.03 is: 370,749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,712.52 : 627,624.30 = 268,607.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,712.52/627,624.30 = 268,607.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,712.52x = 627,624.30 × 268,607.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,712.52x = 168,584,296,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,584,296,040.71/454,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,749.18

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