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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,024.22, 644,494.59 and 270,828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,024.22, 644,494.59 and 270,828.72 is: 373,744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,024.22 : 644,494.59 = 270,828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,024.22/644,494.59 = 270,828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,024.22x = 644,494.59 × 270,828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,024.22x = 174,547,644,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,547,644,856.63/467,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,744.31

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