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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,191.49, 690,056.21 and 268,128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,191.49, 690,056.21 and 268,128.09 is: 402,057.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,191.49 : 690,056.21 = 268,128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,191.49/690,056.21 = 268,128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,191.49x = 690,056.21 × 268,128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,191.49x = 185,023,454,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,023,454,250.26/460,191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,057.53

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