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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,324.82, 636,596.64 and 267,738.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,324.82, 636,596.64 and 267,738.15 is: 369,460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,324.82 : 636,596.64 = 267,738.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,324.82/636,596.64 = 267,738.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,324.82x = 636,596.64 × 267,738.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,324.82x = 170,441,206,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,441,206,689.82/461,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,460.30

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