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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,171.98, 635,029.74 and 269,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,171.98, 635,029.74 and 269,217.72 is: 371,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,171.98 : 635,029.74 = 269,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,171.98/635,029.74 = 269,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,171.98x = 635,029.74 × 269,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,171.98x = 170,961,257,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,961,257,363.20/460,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,516.01

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