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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,669.42, 635,506.50 and 269,564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,669.42, 635,506.50 and 269,564.50 is: 371,871.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,669.42 : 635,506.50 = 269,564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,669.42/635,506.50 = 269,564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,669.42x = 635,506.50 × 269,564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,669.42x = 171,309,991,919.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,309,991,919.25/460,669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,871.86

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