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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,187.36, 635,101.44 and 269,188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,187.36, 635,101.44 and 269,188.64 is: 371,505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,187.36 : 635,101.44 = 269,188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,187.36/635,101.44 = 269,188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,187.36x = 635,101.44 × 269,188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,187.36x = 170,962,092,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,962,092,895.64/460,187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,505.41

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