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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,668.42, 635,505.12 and 269,563.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,668.42, 635,505.12 and 269,563.50 is: 371,870.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,668.42 : 635,505.12 = 269,563.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,668.42/635,505.12 = 269,563.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,668.42x = 635,505.12 × 269,563.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,668.42x = 171,308,984,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,308,984,415.12/460,668.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,870.48

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