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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,591.84, 635,662.80 and 269,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,591.84, 635,662.80 and 269,594.08 is: 372,066.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,591.84 : 635,662.80 = 269,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,591.84/635,662.80 = 269,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,591.84x = 635,662.80 × 269,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,591.84x = 171,370,927,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,370,927,756.22/460,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,066.79

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