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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,773.58, 637,353.83 and 270,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,773.58, 637,353.83 and 270,848.48 is: 373,833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,773.58 : 637,353.83 = 270,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,773.58/637,353.83 = 270,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,773.58x = 637,353.83 × 270,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,773.58x = 172,626,314,434.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,626,314,434.59/461,773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,833.24

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