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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,882.12, 569,567.28 and 269,725.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,882.12, 569,567.28 and 269,725.96 is: 372,084.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,882.12 : 569,567.28 = 269,725.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,882.12/569,567.28 = 269,725.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,882.12x = 569,567.28 × 269,725.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,882.12x = 153,627,081,382.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,627,081,382.59/412,882.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,084.61

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