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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,615.29, 635,696.40 and 276,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,615.29, 635,696.40 and 276,913.33 is: 382,168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,615.29 : 635,696.40 = 276,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,615.29/635,696.40 = 276,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,615.29x = 635,696.40 × 276,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,615.29x = 176,032,806,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,032,806,993.01/460,615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,168.83

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