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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,614.04, 637,133.65 and 270,688.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,614.04, 637,133.65 and 270,688.94 is: 373,613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,614.04 : 637,133.65 = 270,688.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,614.04/637,133.65 = 270,688.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,614.04x = 637,133.65 × 270,688.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,614.04x = 172,465,030,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,465,030,883.69/461,614.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,613.05

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