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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,660, 648,130.80 and 268,460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,660, 648,130.80 and 268,460.32 is: 370,475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,660 : 648,130.80 = 268,460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,660/648,130.80 = 268,460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,660x = 648,130.80 × 268,460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,660x = 173,997,401,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,997,401,969.86/469,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,475.24

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