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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,853.99, 512,983.44 and 269,655.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,853.99, 512,983.44 and 269,655.27 is: 371,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,853.99 : 512,983.44 = 269,655.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,853.99/512,983.44 = 269,655.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,853.99x = 512,983.44 × 269,655.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,853.99x = 138,328,688,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,328,688,018.73/371,853.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,997.32

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