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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,430.92, 635,492.68 and 309,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,430.92, 635,492.68 and 309,440.44 is: 427,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,430.92 : 635,492.68 = 309,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,430.92/635,492.68 = 309,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,430.92x = 635,492.68 × 309,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,430.92x = 196,647,134,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,647,134,515.98/460,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,093.68

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