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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,983.02, 637,541.45 and 270,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,983.02, 637,541.45 and 270,999.60 is: 373,982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,983.02 : 637,541.45 = 270,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,983.02/637,541.45 = 270,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,983.02x = 637,541.45 × 270,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,983.02x = 172,773,477,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,773,477,933.42/461,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,982.31

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