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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,267.84, 636,535.18 and 270,408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,267.84, 636,535.18 and 270,408.35 is: 373,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,267.84 : 636,535.18 = 270,408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,267.84/636,535.18 = 270,408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,267.84x = 636,535.18 × 270,408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,267.84x = 172,124,427,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,124,427,740.75/461,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,155.06

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