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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,632.41, 637,159.01 and 270,707.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,632.41, 637,159.01 and 270,707.31 is: 373,638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,632.41 : 637,159.01 = 270,707.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,632.41/637,159.01 = 270,707.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,632.41x = 637,159.01 × 270,707.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,632.41x = 172,483,600,285.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,483,600,285.83/461,632.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,638.41

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