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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,463.48, 633,966.68 and 268,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,463.48, 633,966.68 and 268,439.96 is: 370,392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,463.48 : 633,966.68 = 268,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,463.48/633,966.68 = 268,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,463.48x = 633,966.68 × 268,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,463.48x = 170,181,990,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,181,990,220.53/459,463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,392.86

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