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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,811.36, 638,562.72 and 271,787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,811.36, 638,562.72 and 271,787.44 is: 374,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,811.36 : 638,562.72 = 271,787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,811.36/638,562.72 = 271,787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,811.36x = 638,562.72 × 271,787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,811.36x = 173,553,326,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,553,326,948.24/462,811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,997.98

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