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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,934.38, 638,592.24 and 269,320.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,934.38, 638,592.24 and 269,320.35 is: 371,512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,934.38 : 638,592.24 = 269,320.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,934.38/638,592.24 = 269,320.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,934.38x = 638,592.24 × 269,320.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,934.38x = 171,985,885,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,985,885,584.08/462,934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,512.45

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