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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,212, 637,856.80 and 271,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,212, 637,856.80 and 271,228.48 is: 374,297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,212 : 637,856.80 = 271,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,212/637,856.80 = 271,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,212x = 637,856.80 × 271,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,212x = 173,004,930,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,004,930,321.66/462,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,297.79

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