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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,659.96, 688,992.48 and 270,667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,659.96, 688,992.48 and 270,667.98 is: 404,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,659.96 : 688,992.48 = 270,667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,659.96/688,992.48 = 270,667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,659.96x = 688,992.48 × 270,667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,659.96x = 186,488,202,796.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,488,202,796.79/460,659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,828.33

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