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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,898.49, 569,254.59 and 269,409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,898.49, 569,254.59 and 269,409.42 is: 371,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,898.49 : 569,254.59 = 269,409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,898.49/569,254.59 = 269,409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,898.49x = 569,254.59 × 269,409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,898.49x = 153,362,548,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,362,548,924.24/412,898.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,429.18

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