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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,806.57, 635,926.55 and 269,802.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,806.57, 635,926.55 and 269,802.09 is: 372,334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,806.57 : 635,926.55 = 269,802.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,806.57/635,926.55 = 269,802.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,806.57x = 635,926.55 × 269,802.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,806.57x = 171,574,310,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,574,310,927.48/460,806.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,334.78

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