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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,974.80, 452,962.20 and 269,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,974.80, 452,962.20 and 269,315.60 is: 403,973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,974.80 : 452,962.20 = 269,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,974.80/452,962.20 = 269,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,974.80x = 452,962.20 × 269,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,974.80x = 121,989,786,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,989,786,670.32/301,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,973.40

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