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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,092.58, 529,835.07 and 269,542.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,092.58, 529,835.07 and 269,542.18 is: 371,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,092.58 : 529,835.07 = 269,542.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,092.58/529,835.07 = 269,542.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,092.58x = 529,835.07 × 269,542.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,092.58x = 142,812,901,481.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,812,901,481.33/384,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,818.95

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