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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,621.23, 637,143.57 and 270,696.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,621.23, 637,143.57 and 270,696.13 is: 373,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,621.23 : 637,143.57 = 270,696.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,621.23/637,143.57 = 270,696.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,621.23x = 637,143.57 × 270,696.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,621.23x = 172,472,298,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,472,298,653.38/461,621.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,622.98

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