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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,783.04, 637,355.52 and 270,896.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,783.04, 637,355.52 and 270,896.64 is: 373,893.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,783.04 : 637,355.52 = 270,896.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,783.04/637,355.52 = 270,896.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,783.04x = 637,355.52 × 270,896.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,783.04x = 172,657,468,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,657,468,853.45/461,783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,893.05

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