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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,277.56, 635,379.42 and 309,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,277.56, 635,379.42 and 309,462.04 is: 427,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,277.56 : 635,379.42 = 309,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,277.56/635,379.42 = 309,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,277.56x = 635,379.42 × 309,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,277.56x = 196,625,811,487.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,625,811,487.22/460,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,189.65

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