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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,179.04, 637,807.40 and 268,624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,179.04, 637,807.40 and 268,624.68 is: 370,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,179.04 : 637,807.40 = 268,624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,179.04/637,807.40 = 268,624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,179.04x = 637,807.40 × 268,624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,179.04x = 171,330,808,726.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,330,808,726.63/462,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,702.25

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