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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,883.46, 558,972.42 and 269,101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,883.46, 558,972.42 and 269,101.54 is: 371,515.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,883.46 : 558,972.42 = 269,101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,883.46/558,972.42 = 269,101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,883.46x = 558,972.42 × 269,101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,883.46x = 150,420,339,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,420,339,039.53/404,883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,515.15

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