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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,982.02, 637,540.07 and 270,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,982.02, 637,540.07 and 270,998.60 is: 373,980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,982.02 : 637,540.07 = 270,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,982.02/637,540.07 = 270,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,982.02x = 637,540.07 × 270,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,982.02x = 172,772,461,871.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,772,461,871.21/461,982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,980.93

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