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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,292.61, 542,435.47 and 269,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,292.61, 542,435.47 and 269,187.14 is: 371,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,292.61 : 542,435.47 = 269,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,292.61/542,435.47 = 269,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,292.61x = 542,435.47 × 269,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,292.61x = 146,016,651,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,016,651,457.92/393,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,267.21

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