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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,961.52, 395,045.18 and 269,793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,961.52, 395,045.18 and 269,793.44 is: 374,017.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,961.52 : 395,045.18 = 269,793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,961.52/395,045.18 = 269,793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,961.52x = 395,045.18 × 269,793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,961.52x = 106,580,598,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,580,598,067.62/284,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,017.51

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