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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,736.88, 569,697.84 and 269,519.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,736.88, 569,697.84 and 269,519.16 is: 372,015.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,736.88 : 569,697.84 = 269,519.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,736.88/569,697.84 = 269,519.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,736.88x = 569,697.84 × 269,519.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,736.88x = 153,544,483,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,544,483,290.61/412,736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,015.42

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