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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,182.60, 636,525.30 and 270,359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,182.60, 636,525.30 and 270,359.56 is: 373,150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,182.60 : 636,525.30 = 270,359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,182.60/636,525.30 = 270,359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,182.60x = 636,525.30 × 270,359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,182.60x = 172,090,700,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,090,700,036.87/461,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,150.90

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