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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,619.44, 637,141.12 and 270,694.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,619.44, 637,141.12 and 270,694.36 is: 373,620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,619.44 : 637,141.12 = 270,694.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,619.44/637,141.12 = 270,694.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,619.44x = 637,141.12 × 270,694.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,619.44x = 172,470,507,708.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,470,507,708.08/461,619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,620.55

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