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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,571.50, 635,592.77 and 269,588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,571.50, 635,592.77 and 269,588.98 is: 372,035.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,571.50 : 635,592.77 = 269,588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,571.50/635,592.77 = 269,588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,571.50x = 635,592.77 × 269,588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,571.50x = 171,348,806,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,348,806,559.68/460,571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,035.19

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