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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,020.59, 512,477.31 and 269,745.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,020.59, 512,477.31 and 269,745.54 is: 371,588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,020.59 : 512,477.31 = 269,745.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,020.59/512,477.31 = 269,745.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,020.59x = 512,477.31 × 269,745.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,020.59x = 138,238,468,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,238,468,723.70/372,020.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,588.22

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