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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,832.32, 635,962.08 and 269,827.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,832.32, 635,962.08 and 269,827.84 is: 372,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,832.32 : 635,962.08 = 269,827.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,832.32/635,962.08 = 269,827.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,832.32x = 635,962.08 × 269,827.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,832.32x = 171,600,274,368.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,600,274,368.31/460,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,370.31

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