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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,033.78, 584,051.94 and 269,924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,033.78, 584,051.94 and 269,924.46 is: 404,195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,033.78 : 584,051.94 = 269,924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,033.78/584,051.94 = 269,924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,033.78x = 584,051.94 × 269,924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,033.78x = 157,649,904,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,649,904,516.45/390,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,195.51

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