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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,005.12, 637,577.52 and 271,156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,005.12, 637,577.52 and 271,156.16 is: 374,201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,005.12 : 637,577.52 = 271,156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,005.12/637,577.52 = 271,156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,005.12x = 637,577.52 × 271,156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,005.12x = 172,883,072,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,883,072,025.52/462,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,201.64

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