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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,835.82, 635,966.91 and 269,831.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,835.82, 635,966.91 and 269,831.34 is: 372,375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,835.82 : 635,966.91 = 269,831.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,835.82/635,966.91 = 269,831.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,835.82x = 635,966.91 × 269,831.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,835.82x = 171,603,803,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,603,803,520.96/460,835.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,375.14

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