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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,423.14, 559,499.69 and 269,222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,423.14, 559,499.69 and 269,222.23 is: 371,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,423.14 : 559,499.69 = 269,222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,423.14/559,499.69 = 269,222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,423.14x = 559,499.69 × 269,222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,423.14x = 150,629,750,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,629,750,082.50/405,423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,537.13

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