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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,425.12, 452,830.49 and 269,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,425.12, 452,830.49 and 269,795.74 is: 402,642.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,425.12 : 452,830.49 = 269,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,425.12/452,830.49 = 269,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,425.12x = 452,830.49 × 269,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,425.12x = 122,171,735,795.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,171,735,795.13/303,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,642.13

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