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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,615.04, 637,135.03 and 270,689.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,615.04, 637,135.03 and 270,689.94 is: 373,614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,615.04 : 637,135.03 = 270,689.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,615.04/637,135.03 = 270,689.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,615.04x = 637,135.03 × 270,689.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,615.04x = 172,466,043,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,466,043,042.60/461,615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,614.44

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