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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,696.60, 635,783 and 269,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,696.60, 635,783 and 269,771.52 is: 372,297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,696.60 : 635,783 = 269,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,696.60/635,783 = 269,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,696.60x = 635,783 × 269,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,696.60x = 171,516,146,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,516,146,300.16/460,696.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,297.40

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