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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,436.48, 638,180.94 and 268,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,436.48, 638,180.94 and 268,843.24 is: 371,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,436.48 : 638,180.94 = 268,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,436.48/638,180.94 = 268,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,436.48x = 638,180.94 × 268,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,436.48x = 171,570,631,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,570,631,615.85/462,436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,014.48

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