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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,930.40, 395,002.06 and 269,762.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,930.40, 395,002.06 and 269,762.34 is: 373,974.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,930.40 : 395,002.06 = 269,762.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,930.40/395,002.06 = 269,762.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,930.40x = 395,002.06 × 269,762.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,930.40x = 106,556,680,010.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,556,680,010.42/284,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,974.42

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