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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,034.20, 544,551.30 and 269,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,034.20, 544,551.30 and 269,722.20 is: 404,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,034.20 : 544,551.30 = 269,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,034.20/544,551.30 = 269,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,034.20x = 544,551.30 × 269,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,034.20x = 146,877,574,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,877,574,648.86/363,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,583.30

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