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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,614.24, 637,133.94 and 270,689.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,614.24, 637,133.94 and 270,689.14 is: 373,613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,614.24 : 637,133.94 = 270,689.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,614.24/637,133.94 = 270,689.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,614.24x = 637,133.94 × 270,689.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,614.24x = 172,465,233,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,465,233,744.30/461,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,613.33

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