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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,205.96, 637,848.44 and 271,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,205.96, 637,848.44 and 271,222.52 is: 374,289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,205.96 : 637,848.44 = 271,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,205.96/637,848.44 = 271,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,205.96x = 637,848.44 × 271,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,205.96x = 172,998,861,274.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,998,861,274.87/462,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,289.55

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