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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,650.42, 635,480.28 and 269,545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,650.42, 635,480.28 and 269,545.50 is: 371,845.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,650.42 : 635,480.28 = 269,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,650.42/635,480.28 = 269,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,650.42x = 635,480.28 × 269,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,650.42x = 171,290,849,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,290,849,812.74/460,650.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,845.64

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