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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,746.12, 569,380.05 and 269,589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,746.12, 569,380.05 and 269,589.96 is: 371,897.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,746.12 : 569,380.05 = 269,589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,746.12/569,380.05 = 269,589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,746.12x = 569,380.05 × 269,589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,746.12x = 153,499,144,904.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,499,144,904.30/412,746.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,897.24

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