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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,708.35, 636,976.54 and 268,083.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,708.35, 636,976.54 and 268,083.01 is: 369,849.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,708.35 : 636,976.54 = 268,083.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,708.35/636,976.54 = 268,083.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,708.35x = 636,976.54 × 268,083.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,708.35x = 170,762,588,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,762,588,142.59/461,708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,849.47

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