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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,606.85, 584,595.32 and 269,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,606.85, 584,595.32 and 269,848.08 is: 404,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,606.85 : 584,595.32 = 269,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,606.85/584,595.32 = 269,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,606.85x = 584,595.32 × 269,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,606.85x = 157,751,923,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,751,923,329.75/389,606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,900.28

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