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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,562.10, 486,843.15 and 269,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,562.10, 486,843.15 and 269,266.10 is: 403,899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,562.10 : 486,843.15 = 269,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,562.10/486,843.15 = 269,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,562.10x = 486,843.15 × 269,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,562.10x = 131,090,356,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,090,356,312.22/324,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,899.15

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