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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,899.24, 637,281.72 and 268,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,899.24, 637,281.72 and 268,269.64 is: 370,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,899.24 : 637,281.72 = 268,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,899.24/637,281.72 = 268,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,899.24x = 637,281.72 × 268,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,899.24x = 170,963,337,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,963,337,602.98/461,899.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,131.24

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