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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,741.55, 637,154.79 and 268,111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,741.55, 637,154.79 and 268,111.41 is: 369,965.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,741.55 : 637,154.79 = 268,111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,741.55/637,154.79 = 268,111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,741.55x = 637,154.79 × 268,111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,741.55x = 170,828,469,135.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,828,469,135.15/461,741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,965.56

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