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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,568.52, 639,651.48 and 270,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,568.52, 639,651.48 and 270,008.08 is: 372,568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,568.52 : 639,651.48 = 270,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,568.52/639,651.48 = 270,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,568.52x = 639,651.48 × 270,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,568.52x = 172,711,070,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,711,070,489.13/463,568.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,568.59

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