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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,802.94, 637,119.48 and 270,779.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,802.94, 637,119.48 and 270,779.29 is: 373,576.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,802.94 : 637,119.48 = 270,779.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,802.94/637,119.48 = 270,779.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,802.94x = 637,119.48 × 270,779.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,802.94x = 172,518,760,439.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,518,760,439.57/461,802.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,576.57

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