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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,311.80, 481,967.70 and 269,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,311.80, 481,967.70 and 269,990.20 is: 404,985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,311.80 : 481,967.70 = 269,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,311.80/481,967.70 = 269,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,311.80x = 481,967.70 × 269,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,311.80x = 130,126,555,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,126,555,716.54/321,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,985.30

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