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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,974.08, 459,111.60 and 269,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,974.08, 459,111.60 and 269,114.40 is: 371,060.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,974.08 : 459,111.60 = 269,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,974.08/459,111.60 = 269,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,974.08x = 459,111.60 × 269,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,974.08x = 123,553,542,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,553,542,767.04/332,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,060.54

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