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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,008.12, 637,581.66 and 271,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,008.12, 637,581.66 and 271,159.16 is: 374,205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,008.12 : 637,581.66 = 271,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,008.12/637,581.66 = 271,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,008.12x = 637,581.66 × 271,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,008.12x = 172,886,107,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,886,107,357.01/462,008.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,205.78

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