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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,283.88, 636,557.22 and 270,424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,283.88, 636,557.22 and 270,424.36 is: 373,177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,283.88 : 636,557.22 = 270,424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,283.88/636,557.22 = 270,424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,283.88x = 636,557.22 × 270,424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,283.88x = 172,140,578,821.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,140,578,821.88/461,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,177.10

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