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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,629.98, 637,046.94 and 268,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,629.98, 637,046.94 and 268,085.28 is: 369,956.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,629.98 : 637,046.94 = 268,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,629.98/637,046.94 = 268,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,629.98x = 637,046.94 × 268,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,629.98x = 170,782,907,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,782,907,283.04/461,629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,956.27

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