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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,135.05, 551,679.58 and 269,505.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,135.05, 551,679.58 and 269,505.05 is: 402,780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,135.05 : 551,679.58 = 269,505.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,135.05/551,679.58 = 269,505.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,135.05x = 551,679.58 × 269,505.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,135.05x = 148,680,431,444.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,680,431,444.35/369,135.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,780.59

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