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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,265.60, 635,014.08 and 269,143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,265.60, 635,014.08 and 269,143.76 is: 371,329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,265.60 : 635,014.08 = 269,143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,265.60/635,014.08 = 269,143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,265.60x = 635,014.08 × 269,143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,265.60x = 170,910,077,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,910,077,144.14/460,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,329.24

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