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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,277.68, 690,185.66 and 268,214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,277.68, 690,185.66 and 268,214.32 is: 402,186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,277.68 : 690,185.66 = 268,214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,277.68/690,185.66 = 268,214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,277.68x = 690,185.66 × 268,214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,277.68x = 185,117,677,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,117,677,470.65/460,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,186.95

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