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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,737.88, 569,699.22 and 269,520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,737.88, 569,699.22 and 269,520.16 is: 372,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,737.88 : 569,699.22 = 269,520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,737.88/569,699.22 = 269,520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,737.88x = 569,699.22 × 269,520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,737.88x = 153,545,424,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,545,424,926.28/412,737.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,016.80

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