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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,063.16, 637,616.94 and 268,453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,063.16, 637,616.94 and 268,453.72 is: 370,448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,063.16 : 637,616.94 = 268,453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,063.16/637,616.94 = 268,453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,063.16x = 637,616.94 × 268,453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,063.16x = 171,170,639,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,170,639,478.02/462,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,448.58

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