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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,825.80, 514,553.28 and 269,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,825.80, 514,553.28 and 269,794.52 is: 372,355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,825.80 : 514,553.28 = 269,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,825.80/514,553.28 = 269,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,825.80x = 514,553.28 × 269,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,825.80x = 138,823,655,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,823,655,192.03/372,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,355.28

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