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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,968.52, 637,521.44 and 270,985.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,968.52, 637,521.44 and 270,985.10 is: 373,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,968.52 : 637,521.44 = 270,985.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,968.52/637,521.44 = 270,985.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,968.52x = 637,521.44 × 270,985.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,968.52x = 172,758,806,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,758,806,628.01/461,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,962.30

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