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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,971.96, 640,270.62 and 270,367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,971.96, 640,270.62 and 270,367.34 is: 373,100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,971.96 : 640,270.62 = 270,367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,971.96/640,270.62 = 270,367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,971.96x = 640,270.62 × 270,367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,971.96x = 173,108,261,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,108,261,208.20/463,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,100.70

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