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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,599.36, 639,694 and 270,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,599.36, 639,694 and 270,038.92 is: 372,611.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,599.36 : 639,694 = 270,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,599.36/639,694 = 270,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,599.36x = 639,694 × 270,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,599.36x = 172,742,276,890.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,742,276,890.48/463,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,611.12

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