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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,320.59, 636,607.98 and 270,461.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,320.59, 636,607.98 and 270,461.10 is: 373,227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,320.59 : 636,607.98 = 270,461.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,320.59/636,607.98 = 270,461.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,320.59x = 636,607.98 × 270,461.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,320.59x = 172,177,694,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,177,694,539.58/461,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,227.86

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