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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,462.48, 638,216.82 and 268,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,462.48, 638,216.82 and 268,869.24 is: 371,050.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,462.48 : 638,216.82 = 268,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,462.48/638,216.82 = 268,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,462.48x = 638,216.82 × 268,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,462.48x = 171,596,871,348.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,596,871,348.62/462,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,050.36

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