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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,604.40, 572,503.24 and 269,503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,604.40, 572,503.24 and 269,503.60 is: 404,323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,604.40 : 572,503.24 = 269,503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,604.40/572,503.24 = 269,503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,604.40x = 572,503.24 × 269,503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,604.40x = 154,291,684,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,291,684,191.66/381,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,323.65

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