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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,359.24, 640,822.53 and 270,761.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,359.24, 640,822.53 and 270,761.68 is: 373,655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,359.24 : 640,822.53 = 270,761.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,359.24/640,822.53 = 270,761.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,359.24x = 640,822.53 × 270,761.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,359.24x = 173,510,184,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,510,184,804.65/464,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,655.07

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