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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,154.60, 684,231.90 and 269,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,154.60, 684,231.90 and 269,530.60 is: 404,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,154.60 : 684,231.90 = 269,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,154.60/684,231.90 = 269,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,154.60x = 684,231.90 × 269,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,154.60x = 184,421,434,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,421,434,546.14/456,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,295.90

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