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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,630.37, 637,156.17 and 270,705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,630.37, 637,156.17 and 270,705.27 is: 373,635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,630.37 : 637,156.17 = 270,705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,630.37/637,156.17 = 270,705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,630.37x = 637,156.17 × 270,705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,630.37x = 172,481,533,032.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,481,533,032.02/461,630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,635.58

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