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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,973.56, 637,344.60 and 270,917.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,973.56, 637,344.60 and 270,917.24 is: 373,760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,973.56 : 637,344.60 = 270,917.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,973.56/637,344.60 = 270,917.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,973.56x = 637,344.60 × 270,917.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,973.56x = 172,667,639,960.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,667,639,960.90/461,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,760.87

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