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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,339.54, 636,664.26 and 267,732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,339.54, 636,664.26 and 267,732.34 is: 369,479.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,339.54 : 636,664.26 = 267,732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,339.54/636,664.26 = 267,732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,339.54x = 636,664.26 × 267,732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,339.54x = 170,455,612,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,455,612,124.17/461,339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,479.74

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