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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,359.02, 636,675.96 and 270,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,359.02, 636,675.96 and 270,372.60 is: 373,114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,359.02 : 636,675.96 = 270,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,359.02/636,675.96 = 270,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,359.02x = 636,675.96 × 270,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,359.02x = 172,139,734,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,139,734,662.70/461,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,114.49

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