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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,242.54, 634,982.49 and 269,120.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,242.54, 634,982.49 and 269,120.61 is: 371,297.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,242.54 : 634,982.49 = 269,120.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,242.54/634,982.49 = 269,120.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,242.54x = 634,982.49 × 269,120.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,242.54x = 170,886,875,048.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,886,875,048.12/460,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,297.44

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