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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,501.12, 636,879.84 and 270,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,501.12, 636,879.84 and 270,652.16 is: 373,504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,501.12 : 636,879.84 = 270,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,501.12/636,879.84 = 270,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,501.12x = 636,879.84 × 270,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,501.12x = 172,372,904,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,372,904,356.45/461,501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,504.85

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