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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,296.81, 580,009.61 and 269,393.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,296.81, 580,009.61 and 269,393.81 is: 371,763.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,296.81 : 580,009.61 = 269,393.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,296.81/580,009.61 = 269,393.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,296.81x = 580,009.61 × 269,393.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,296.81x = 156,250,998,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,250,998,777.57/420,296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,763.46

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