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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,791.98, 637,379.16 and 270,866.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,791.98, 637,379.16 and 270,866.88 is: 373,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,791.98 : 637,379.16 = 270,866.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,791.98/637,379.16 = 270,866.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,791.98x = 637,379.16 × 270,866.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,791.98x = 172,644,904,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,644,904,446.22/461,791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,858.60

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