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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,427.86, 452,834.60 and 269,798.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,427.86, 452,834.60 and 269,798.49 is: 402,646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,427.86 : 452,834.60 = 269,798.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,427.86/452,834.60 = 269,798.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,427.86x = 452,834.60 × 269,798.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,427.86x = 122,174,089,950.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,174,089,950.76/303,427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,646.25

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