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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,432.53, 635,426.10 and 279,161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,432.53, 635,426.10 and 279,161.82 is: 385,261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,432.53 : 635,426.10 = 279,161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,432.53/635,426.10 = 279,161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,432.53x = 635,426.10 × 279,161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,432.53x = 177,386,706,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,386,706,551.50/460,432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,261.02

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