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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,711.86, 636,981.37 and 268,086.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,711.86, 636,981.37 and 268,086.51 is: 369,854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,711.86 : 636,981.37 = 268,086.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,711.86/636,981.37 = 268,086.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,711.86x = 636,981.37 × 268,086.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,711.86x = 170,766,111,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,766,111,748.10/461,711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,854.29

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