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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,227.14, 572,027.04 and 269,624.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,227.14, 572,027.04 and 269,624.56 is: 404,568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,227.14 : 572,027.04 = 269,624.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,227.14/572,027.04 = 269,624.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,227.14x = 572,027.04 × 269,624.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,227.14x = 154,232,538,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,232,538,968.10/381,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,568.62

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