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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,261.59, 636,526.56 and 270,402.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,261.59, 636,526.56 and 270,402.10 is: 373,146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,261.59 : 636,526.56 = 270,402.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,261.59/636,526.56 = 270,402.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,261.59x = 636,526.56 × 270,402.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,261.59x = 172,118,118,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,118,118,529.78/461,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,146.44

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