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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,322.59, 636,610.74 and 270,463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,322.59, 636,610.74 and 270,463.10 is: 373,230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,322.59 : 636,610.74 = 270,463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,322.59/636,610.74 = 270,463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,322.59x = 636,610.74 × 270,463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,322.59x = 172,179,714,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,179,714,233.69/461,322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,230.62

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