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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,305.37, 640,748.09 and 270,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,305.37, 640,748.09 and 270,707.68 is: 373,580.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,305.37 : 640,748.09 = 270,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,305.37/640,748.09 = 270,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,305.37x = 640,748.09 × 270,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,305.37x = 173,455,427,983.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,455,427,983.23/464,305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,580.49

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