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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,615.33, 637,135.44 and 270,690.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,615.33, 637,135.44 and 270,690.23 is: 373,614.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,615.33 : 637,135.44 = 270,690.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,615.33/637,135.44 = 270,690.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,615.33x = 637,135.44 × 270,690.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,615.33x = 172,466,338,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,466,338,794.75/461,615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,614.84

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