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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,162.54, 636,546.12 and 270,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,162.54, 636,546.12 and 270,237.44 is: 373,010.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,162.54 : 636,546.12 = 270,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,162.54/636,546.12 = 270,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,162.54x = 636,546.12 × 270,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,162.54x = 172,018,593,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,018,593,910.73/461,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,010.77

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