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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,391.79, 538,525.46 and 269,596.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,391.79, 538,525.46 and 269,596.49 is: 371,894.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,391.79 : 538,525.46 = 269,596.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,391.79/538,525.46 = 269,596.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,391.79x = 538,525.46 × 269,596.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,391.79x = 145,184,571,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,184,571,773.00/390,391.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,894.54

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