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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,440.88, 638,168.20 and 271,454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,440.88, 638,168.20 and 271,454.28 is: 374,606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,440.88 : 638,168.20 = 271,454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,440.88/638,168.20 = 271,454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,440.88x = 638,168.20 × 271,454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,440.88x = 173,233,489,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,233,489,249.90/462,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,606.78

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