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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,987.42, 562,663.26 and 269,488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,987.42, 562,663.26 and 269,488.80 is: 403,288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,987.42 : 562,663.26 = 269,488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,987.42/562,663.26 = 269,488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,987.42x = 562,663.26 × 269,488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,987.42x = 151,631,446,741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,631,446,741.49/375,987.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,288.62

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