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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,632.36, 569,681.10 and 269,631.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,632.36, 569,681.10 and 269,631.72 is: 372,254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,632.36 : 569,681.10 = 269,631.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,632.36/569,681.10 = 269,631.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,632.36x = 569,681.10 × 269,631.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,632.36x = 153,604,094,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,604,094,844.49/412,632.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,254.12

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