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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,620.10, 486,930.15 and 269,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,620.10, 486,930.15 and 269,324.10 is: 403,986.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,620.10 : 486,930.15 = 269,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,620.10/486,930.15 = 269,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,620.10x = 486,930.15 × 269,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,620.10x = 131,142,024,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,142,024,411.62/324,620.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,986.15

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