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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,260.59, 636,525.18 and 270,401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,260.59, 636,525.18 and 270,401.10 is: 373,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,260.59 : 636,525.18 = 270,401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,260.59/636,525.18 = 270,401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,260.59x = 636,525.18 × 270,401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,260.59x = 172,117,108,849.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,117,108,849.70/461,260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,145.06

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