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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,268.04, 635,017.68 and 269,146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,268.04, 635,017.68 and 269,146.14 is: 371,332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,268.04 : 635,017.68 = 269,146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,268.04/635,017.68 = 269,146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,268.04x = 635,017.68 × 269,146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,268.04x = 170,912,557,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,912,557,403.76/460,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,332.66

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