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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,172.17, 640,406.07 and 270,535.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,172.17, 640,406.07 and 270,535.49 is: 373,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,172.17 : 640,406.07 = 270,535.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,172.17/640,406.07 = 270,535.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,172.17x = 640,406.07 × 270,535.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,172.17x = 173,252,573,509.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,252,573,509.08/464,172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,250.67

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