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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,874.64, 590,604.60 and 269,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,874.64, 590,604.60 and 269,251.28 is: 403,735.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,874.64 : 590,604.60 = 269,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,874.64/590,604.60 = 269,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,874.64x = 590,604.60 × 269,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,874.64x = 159,021,044,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,021,044,523.89/393,874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,735.17

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