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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,936.80, 605,905.20 and 269,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,936.80, 605,905.20 and 269,217.60 is: 403,826.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,936.80 : 605,905.20 = 269,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,936.80/605,905.20 = 269,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,936.80x = 605,905.20 × 269,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,936.80x = 163,120,343,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,120,343,771.52/403,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,826.40

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