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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,051.03, 637,615.65 and 268,474.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,051.03, 637,615.65 and 268,474.91 is: 370,486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,051.03 : 637,615.65 = 268,474.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,051.03/637,615.65 = 268,474.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,051.03x = 637,615.65 × 268,474.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,051.03x = 171,183,800,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,183,800,556.87/462,051.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,486.78

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