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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,197.12, 551,772.46 and 269,567.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,197.12, 551,772.46 and 269,567.12 is: 402,873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,197.12 : 551,772.46 = 269,567.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,197.12/551,772.46 = 269,567.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,197.12x = 551,772.46 × 269,567.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,197.12x = 148,739,712,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,739,712,937.52/369,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,873.44

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