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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,627.36, 637,152.02 and 270,702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,627.36, 637,152.02 and 270,702.26 is: 373,631.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,627.36 : 637,152.02 = 270,702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,627.36/637,152.02 = 270,702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,627.36x = 637,152.02 × 270,702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,627.36x = 172,478,487,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,478,487,238.29/461,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,631.43

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