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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,629.23, 637,154.61 and 270,704.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,629.23, 637,154.61 and 270,704.13 is: 373,634.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,629.23 : 637,154.61 = 270,704.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,629.23/637,154.61 = 270,704.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,629.23x = 637,154.61 × 270,704.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,629.23x = 172,480,380,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,480,380,971.07/461,629.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,634.01

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