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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,611.46, 635,586.51 and 267,018.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,611.46, 635,586.51 and 267,018.22 is: 368,451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,611.46 : 635,586.51 = 267,018.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,611.46/635,586.51 = 267,018.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,611.46x = 635,586.51 × 267,018.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,611.46x = 169,713,178,556.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,713,178,556.21/460,611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,451.92

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