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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,010.12, 637,584.42 and 271,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,010.12, 637,584.42 and 271,161.16 is: 374,208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,010.12 : 637,584.42 = 271,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,010.12/637,584.42 = 271,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,010.12x = 637,584.42 × 271,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,010.12x = 172,888,130,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,888,130,925.13/462,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,208.54

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