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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,333.40, 636,625.66 and 270,473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,333.40, 636,625.66 and 270,473.91 is: 373,245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,333.40 : 636,625.66 = 270,473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,333.40/636,625.66 = 270,473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,333.40x = 636,625.66 × 270,473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,333.40x = 172,190,631,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,190,631,466.53/461,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,245.53

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