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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,025.70, 423,038.55 and 269,584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,025.70, 423,038.55 and 269,584.10 is: 404,376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,025.70 : 423,038.55 = 269,584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,025.70/423,038.55 = 269,584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,025.70x = 423,038.55 × 269,584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,025.70x = 114,044,466,767.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,044,466,767.06/282,025.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,376.15

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