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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,269.84, 636,537.96 and 270,410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,269.84, 636,537.96 and 270,410.36 is: 373,157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,269.84 : 636,537.96 = 270,410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,269.84/636,537.96 = 270,410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,269.84x = 636,537.96 × 270,410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,269.84x = 172,126,458,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,126,458,917.27/461,269.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,157.84

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