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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,686.42, 635,529.96 and 269,581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,686.42, 635,529.96 and 269,581.50 is: 371,895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,686.42 : 635,529.96 = 269,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,686.42/635,529.96 = 269,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,686.42x = 635,529.96 × 269,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,686.42x = 171,327,119,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,327,119,911.74/460,686.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,895.31

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