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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,833.44, 529,904.28 and 269,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,833.44, 529,904.28 and 269,463.04 is: 372,009.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,833.44 : 529,904.28 = 269,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,833.44/529,904.28 = 269,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,833.44x = 529,904.28 × 269,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,833.44x = 142,789,618,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,789,618,197.81/383,833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,009.32

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