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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,714.56, 635,945.28 and 269,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,714.56, 635,945.28 and 269,789.44 is: 372,402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,714.56 : 635,945.28 = 269,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,714.56/635,945.28 = 269,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,714.56x = 635,945.28 × 269,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,714.56x = 171,571,320,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,571,320,961.84/460,714.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,402.65

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