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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,995.40, 482,993.10 and 269,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,995.40, 482,993.10 and 269,896.20 is: 404,844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,995.40 : 482,993.10 = 269,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,995.40/482,993.10 = 269,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,995.40x = 482,993.10 × 269,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,995.40x = 130,358,002,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,358,002,316.22/321,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,844.30

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