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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,844.60, 637,490.70 and 270,935.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,844.60, 637,490.70 and 270,935.16 is: 373,975.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,844.60 : 637,490.70 = 270,935.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,844.60/637,490.70 = 270,935.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,844.60x = 637,490.70 × 270,935.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,844.60x = 172,718,644,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,718,644,803.01/461,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,975.67

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