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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,622.23, 637,144.95 and 270,697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,622.23, 637,144.95 and 270,697.13 is: 373,624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,622.23 : 637,144.95 = 270,697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,622.23/637,144.95 = 270,697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,622.23x = 637,144.95 × 270,697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,622.23x = 172,473,309,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,473,309,358.99/461,622.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,624.36

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