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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,406.06, 636,755.63 and 267,799.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,406.06, 636,755.63 and 267,799.25 is: 369,571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,406.06 : 636,755.63 = 267,799.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,406.06/636,755.63 = 267,799.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,406.06x = 636,755.63 × 267,799.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,406.06x = 170,522,675,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,522,675,624.50/461,406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,571.82

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