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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,842.35, 573,260.24 and 269,911.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,842.35, 573,260.24 and 269,911.14 is: 404,159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,842.35 : 573,260.24 = 269,911.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,842.35/573,260.24 = 269,911.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,842.35x = 573,260.24 × 269,911.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,842.35x = 154,729,321,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,729,321,901.88/382,842.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,159.37

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