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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,469.23, 638,226.14 and 268,875.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,469.23, 638,226.14 and 268,875.99 is: 371,059.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,469.23 : 638,226.14 = 268,875.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,469.23/638,226.14 = 268,875.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,469.23x = 638,226.14 × 268,875.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,469.23x = 171,603,683,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,603,683,892.00/462,469.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,059.68

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