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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,543.19, 400,787.79 and 269,992.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,543.19, 400,787.79 and 269,992.98 is: 372,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,543.19 : 400,787.79 = 269,992.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,543.19/400,787.79 = 269,992.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,543.19x = 400,787.79 × 269,992.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,543.19x = 108,209,889,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,209,889,769.71/290,543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,439.95

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