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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,183.60, 636,526.68 and 270,360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,183.60, 636,526.68 and 270,360.56 is: 373,152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,183.60 : 636,526.68 = 270,360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,183.60/636,526.68 = 270,360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,183.60x = 636,526.68 × 270,360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,183.60x = 172,091,709,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,091,709,659.74/461,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,152.28

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