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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,014.64, 637,552.08 and 268,392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,014.64, 637,552.08 and 268,392.24 is: 370,364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,014.64 : 637,552.08 = 268,392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,014.64/637,552.08 = 268,392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,014.64x = 637,552.08 × 268,392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,014.64x = 171,114,030,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,114,030,867.86/462,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,364.95

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