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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,838.88, 569,838.60 and 269,621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,838.88, 569,838.60 and 269,621.16 is: 372,156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,838.88 : 569,838.60 = 269,621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,838.88/569,838.60 = 269,621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,838.88x = 569,838.60 × 269,621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,838.88x = 153,640,544,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,640,544,344.78/412,838.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,156.19

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