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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,802.56, 637,393.78 and 270,877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,802.56, 637,393.78 and 270,877.46 is: 373,873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,802.56 : 637,393.78 = 270,877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,802.56/637,393.78 = 270,877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,802.56x = 637,393.78 × 270,877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,802.56x = 172,655,609,645.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,655,609,645.01/461,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,873.22

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