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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,009.12, 637,583.04 and 271,160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,009.12, 637,583.04 and 271,160.16 is: 374,207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,009.12 : 637,583.04 = 271,160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,009.12/637,583.04 = 271,160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,009.12x = 637,583.04 × 271,160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,009.12x = 172,887,119,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,887,119,139.69/462,009.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,207.16

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