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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,592.33, 635,618.72 and 267,037.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,592.33, 635,618.72 and 267,037.65 is: 368,512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,592.33 : 635,618.72 = 267,037.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,592.33/635,618.72 = 267,037.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,592.33x = 635,618.72 × 267,037.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,592.33x = 169,734,129,952.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,734,129,952.40/460,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,512.72

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