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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,198.54, 634,921.77 and 269,076.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,198.54, 634,921.77 and 269,076.61 is: 371,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,198.54 : 634,921.77 = 269,076.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,198.54/634,921.77 = 269,076.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,198.54x = 634,921.77 × 269,076.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,198.54x = 170,842,597,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,842,597,486.80/460,198.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,236.72

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