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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,265.04, 635,013.54 and 269,143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,265.04, 635,013.54 and 269,143.14 is: 371,328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,265.04 : 635,013.54 = 269,143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,265.04/635,013.54 = 269,143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,265.04x = 635,013.54 × 269,143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,265.04x = 170,909,538,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,909,538,098.12/460,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,328.52

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