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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,197.30, 636,424.86 and 267,590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,197.30, 636,424.86 and 267,590.02 is: 369,258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,197.30 : 636,424.86 = 267,590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,197.30/636,424.86 = 267,590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,197.30x = 636,424.86 × 267,590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,197.30x = 170,300,941,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,300,941,015.90/461,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,258.32

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