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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,114.70, 636,387.21 and 270,288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,114.70, 636,387.21 and 270,288.42 is: 373,026.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,114.70 : 636,387.21 = 270,288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,114.70/636,387.21 = 270,288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,114.70x = 636,387.21 × 270,288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,114.70x = 172,008,093,499.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,008,093,499.11/461,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,026.70

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