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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,944, 640,243.95 and 270,466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,944, 640,243.95 and 270,466.59 is: 373,244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,944 : 640,243.95 = 270,466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,944/640,243.95 = 270,466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,944x = 640,243.95 × 270,466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,944x = 173,164,597,924.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,164,597,924.63/463,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,244.61

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