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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,091.12, 636,357.24 and 270,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,091.12, 636,357.24 and 270,265.92 is: 372,997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,091.12 : 636,357.24 = 270,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,091.12/636,357.24 = 270,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,091.12x = 636,357.24 × 270,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,091.12x = 171,985,674,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,985,674,917.26/461,091.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,997.15

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