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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,223.44, 637,872.57 and 271,240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,223.44, 637,872.57 and 271,240.02 is: 374,313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,223.44 : 637,872.57 = 271,240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,223.44/637,872.57 = 271,240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,223.44x = 637,872.57 × 271,240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,223.44x = 173,016,568,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,016,568,644.25/462,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,313.71

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