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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,333.28, 636,625.49 and 270,473.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,333.28, 636,625.49 and 270,473.79 is: 373,245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,333.28 : 636,625.49 = 270,473.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,333.28/636,625.49 = 270,473.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,333.28x = 636,625.49 × 270,473.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,333.28x = 172,190,509,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,190,509,090.91/461,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,245.37

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