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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,248.54, 634,990.77 and 269,126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,248.54, 634,990.77 and 269,126.61 is: 371,305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,248.54 : 634,990.77 = 269,126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,248.54/634,990.77 = 269,126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,248.54x = 634,990.77 × 269,126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,248.54x = 170,892,913,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,892,913,311.39/460,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,305.72

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