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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,545.74, 584,503.66 and 269,786.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,545.74, 584,503.66 and 269,786.99 is: 404,808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,545.74 : 584,503.66 = 269,786.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,545.74/584,503.66 = 269,786.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,545.74x = 584,503.66 × 269,786.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,545.74x = 157,691,482,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,691,482,681.99/389,545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,808.64

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