Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,729.98, 635,589.99 and 269,625.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460,729.98, 635,589.99 and 269,625.06 is: 371,955.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,729.98 : 635,589.99 = 269,625.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,729.98/635,589.99 = 269,625.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,729.98x = 635,589.99 × 269,625.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,729.98x = 171,370,989,189.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,370,989,189.15/460,729.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,955.37
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