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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,940.90, 395,016.64 and 269,772.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,940.90, 395,016.64 and 269,772.84 is: 373,988.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,940.90 : 395,016.64 = 269,772.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,940.90/395,016.64 = 269,772.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,940.90x = 395,016.64 × 269,772.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,940.90x = 106,564,760,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,564,760,820.06/284,940.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,988.99

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