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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,614.33, 637,134.06 and 270,689.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,614.33, 637,134.06 and 270,689.23 is: 373,613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,614.33 : 637,134.06 = 270,689.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,614.33/637,134.06 = 270,689.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,614.33x = 637,134.06 × 270,689.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,614.33x = 172,465,329,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,465,329,919.68/461,614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,613.47

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