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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,686.72, 638,466.02 and 269,096.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,686.72, 638,466.02 and 269,096.22 is: 371,328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,686.72 : 638,466.02 = 269,096.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,686.72/638,466.02 = 269,096.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,686.72x = 638,466.02 × 269,096.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,686.72x = 171,808,792,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,808,792,580.44/462,686.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,328.56

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