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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,203.96, 637,845.68 and 271,220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,203.96, 637,845.68 and 271,220.52 is: 374,286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,203.96 : 637,845.68 = 271,220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,203.96/637,845.68 = 271,220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,203.96x = 637,845.68 × 271,220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,203.96x = 172,996,837,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,996,837,009.35/462,203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,286.79

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