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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,628.36, 637,153.40 and 270,703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,628.36, 637,153.40 and 270,703.26 is: 373,632.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,628.36 : 637,153.40 = 270,703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,628.36/637,153.40 = 270,703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,628.36x = 637,153.40 × 270,703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,628.36x = 172,479,502,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,479,502,500.08/461,628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,632.81

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