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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,470.08, 635,494.20 and 269,472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,470.08, 635,494.20 and 269,472.08 is: 371,898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,470.08 : 635,494.20 = 269,472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,470.08/635,494.20 = 269,472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,470.08x = 635,494.20 × 269,472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,470.08x = 171,247,943,901.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,247,943,901.94/460,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,898.09

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