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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,996.40, 669,619.80 and 268,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,996.40, 669,619.80 and 268,974.60 is: 402,935.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,996.40 : 669,619.80 = 268,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,996.40/669,619.80 = 268,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,996.40x = 669,619.80 × 268,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,996.40x = 180,110,717,857.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,110,717,857.08/446,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,935.50

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