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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,484.24, 633,995.28 and 268,460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,484.24, 633,995.28 and 268,460.72 is: 370,421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,484.24 : 633,995.28 = 268,460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,484.24/633,995.28 = 268,460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,484.24x = 633,995.28 × 268,460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,484.24x = 170,202,829,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,202,829,345.40/459,484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,421.47

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