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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,334.53, 636,657.36 and 267,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,334.53, 636,657.36 and 267,727.34 is: 369,472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,334.53 : 636,657.36 = 267,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,334.53/636,657.36 = 267,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,334.53x = 636,657.36 × 267,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,334.53x = 170,450,581,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,450,581,484.22/461,334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,472.85

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