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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,636.18, 637,164.18 and 270,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,636.18, 637,164.18 and 270,711.08 is: 373,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,636.18 : 637,164.18 = 270,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,636.18/637,164.18 = 270,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,636.18x = 637,164.18 × 270,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,636.18x = 172,487,403,305.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,487,403,305.11/461,636.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,643.60

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