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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,170.94, 635,062.04 and 276,465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,170.94, 635,062.04 and 276,465.70 is: 381,538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,170.94 : 635,062.04 = 276,465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,170.94/635,062.04 = 276,465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,170.94x = 635,062.04 × 276,465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,170.94x = 175,572,870,049.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,572,870,049.70/460,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,538.37

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