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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,728.48, 635,587.92 and 269,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,728.48, 635,587.92 and 269,623.56 is: 371,953.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,728.48 : 635,587.92 = 269,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,728.48/635,587.92 = 269,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,728.48x = 635,587.92 × 269,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,728.48x = 171,369,477,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,369,477,683.40/460,728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,953.30

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