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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,456.24, 633,929.76 and 268,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,456.24, 633,929.76 and 268,361.04 is: 370,268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,456.24 : 633,929.76 = 268,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,456.24/633,929.76 = 268,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,456.24x = 633,929.76 × 268,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,456.24x = 170,122,049,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,122,049,680.55/459,456.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,268.23

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