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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,832.72, 637,184.52 and 270,854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,832.72, 637,184.52 and 270,854.16 is: 373,693.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,832.72 : 637,184.52 = 270,854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,832.72/637,184.52 = 270,854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,832.72x = 637,184.52 × 270,854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,832.72x = 172,584,077,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,584,077,929.60/461,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,693.92

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