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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,197.21, 635,268.12 and 309,381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,197.21, 635,268.12 and 309,381.69 is: 427,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,197.21 : 635,268.12 = 309,381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,197.21/635,268.12 = 309,381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,197.21x = 635,268.12 × 309,381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,197.21x = 196,540,324,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,540,324,568.72/460,197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,078.48

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