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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,267.20, 635,102.64 and 269,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,267.20, 635,102.64 and 269,244.48 is: 371,518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,267.20 : 635,102.64 = 269,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,267.20/635,102.64 = 269,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,267.20x = 635,102.64 × 269,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,267.20x = 170,997,880,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,997,880,053.43/460,267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,518.72

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