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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,611.56, 635,648.51 and 269,629.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,611.56, 635,648.51 and 269,629.05 is: 372,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,611.56 : 635,648.51 = 269,629.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,611.56/635,648.51 = 269,629.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,611.56x = 635,648.51 × 269,629.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,611.56x = 171,389,306,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,389,306,942.97/460,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,090.76

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