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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,843.60, 637,489.32 and 270,934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,843.60, 637,489.32 and 270,934.16 is: 373,974.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,843.60 : 637,489.32 = 270,934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,843.60/637,489.32 = 270,934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,843.60x = 637,489.32 × 270,934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,843.60x = 172,717,633,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,717,633,423.17/461,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,974.29

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