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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,872.40, 614,808.60 and 269,789.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,872.40, 614,808.60 and 269,789.20 is: 404,683.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,872.40 : 614,808.60 = 269,789.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,872.40/614,808.60 = 269,789.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,872.40x = 614,808.60 × 269,789.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,872.40x = 165,868,720,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,868,720,347.12/409,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,683.80

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