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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,358.24, 640,821.15 and 270,760.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,358.24, 640,821.15 and 270,760.68 is: 373,653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,358.24 : 640,821.15 = 270,760.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,358.24/640,821.15 = 270,760.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,358.24x = 640,821.15 × 270,760.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,358.24x = 173,509,170,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,509,170,332.38/464,358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,653.69

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