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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,437.35, 636,789.56 and 267,890.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,437.35, 636,789.56 and 267,890.28 is: 369,692.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,437.35 : 636,789.56 = 267,890.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,437.35/636,789.56 = 267,890.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,437.35x = 636,789.56 × 267,890.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,437.35x = 170,589,733,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,589,733,529.48/461,437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,692.08

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