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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,244.54, 634,985.25 and 269,122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,244.54, 634,985.25 and 269,122.61 is: 371,300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,244.54 : 634,985.25 = 269,122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,244.54/634,985.25 = 269,122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,244.54x = 634,985.25 × 269,122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,244.54x = 170,888,887,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,888,887,791.50/460,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,300.20

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