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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,041.70, 423,062.55 and 269,600.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,041.70, 423,062.55 and 269,600.10 is: 404,400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,041.70 : 423,062.55 = 269,600.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,041.70/423,062.55 = 269,600.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,041.70x = 423,062.55 × 269,600.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,041.70x = 114,057,705,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,057,705,786.26/282,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,400.15

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