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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,823.82, 635,950.35 and 269,819.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,823.82, 635,950.35 and 269,819.34 is: 372,358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,823.82 : 635,950.35 = 269,819.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,823.82/635,950.35 = 269,819.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,823.82x = 635,950.35 × 269,819.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,823.82x = 171,591,703,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,591,703,709.77/460,823.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,358.58

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