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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,863.51, 512,996.36 and 269,664.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,863.51, 512,996.36 and 269,664.77 is: 372,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,863.51 : 512,996.36 = 269,664.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,863.51/512,996.36 = 269,664.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,863.51x = 512,996.36 × 269,664.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,863.51x = 138,337,045,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,337,045,430.24/371,863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,010.27

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