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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,562.60, 486,843.90 and 269,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,562.60, 486,843.90 and 269,266.60 is: 403,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,562.60 : 486,843.90 = 269,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,562.60/486,843.90 = 269,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,562.60x = 486,843.90 × 269,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,562.60x = 131,090,801,683.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,090,801,683.74/324,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,899.90

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