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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,774.15, 637,354.61 and 270,849.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,774.15, 637,354.61 and 270,849.05 is: 373,834.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,774.15 : 637,354.61 = 270,849.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,774.15/637,354.61 = 270,849.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,774.15x = 637,354.61 × 270,849.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,774.15x = 172,626,886,090.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,626,886,090.60/461,774.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,834.02

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