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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,161.19, 635,016.38 and 266,595.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,161.19, 635,016.38 and 266,595.29 is: 367,897.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,161.19 : 635,016.38 = 266,595.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,161.19/635,016.38 = 266,595.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,161.19x = 635,016.38 × 266,595.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,161.19x = 169,292,375,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,292,375,980.85/460,161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,897.99

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