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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,826.42, 637,426.71 and 270,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,826.42, 637,426.71 and 270,901.32 is: 373,906.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,826.42 : 637,426.71 = 270,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,826.42/637,426.71 = 270,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,826.42x = 637,426.71 × 270,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,826.42x = 172,679,737,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,679,737,142.26/461,826.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,906.15

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