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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,929.90, 395,001.37 and 269,761.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,929.90, 395,001.37 and 269,761.84 is: 373,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,929.90 : 395,001.37 = 269,761.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,929.90/395,001.37 = 269,761.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,929.90x = 395,001.37 × 269,761.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,929.90x = 106,556,295,024.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,556,295,024.91/284,929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,973.72

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