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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,323.09, 636,611.43 and 270,463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,323.09, 636,611.43 and 270,463.60 is: 373,231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,323.09 : 636,611.43 = 270,463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,323.09/636,611.43 = 270,463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,323.09x = 636,611.43 × 270,463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,323.09x = 172,180,219,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,180,219,158.95/461,323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,231.31

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