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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,427.41, 452,833.89 and 269,798.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,427.41, 452,833.89 and 269,798.03 is: 402,645.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,427.41 : 452,833.89 = 269,798.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,427.41/452,833.89 = 269,798.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,427.41x = 452,833.89 × 269,798.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,427.41x = 122,173,689,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,173,689,175.07/303,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,645.53

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