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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,843.10, 573,261.36 and 269,911.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,843.10, 573,261.36 and 269,911.89 is: 404,160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,843.10 : 573,261.36 = 269,911.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,843.10/573,261.36 = 269,911.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,843.10x = 573,261.36 × 269,911.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,843.10x = 154,730,057,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,730,057,141.57/382,843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,160.49

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