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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,205.06, 585,492.19 and 269,055.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,205.06, 585,492.19 and 269,055.91 is: 371,353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,205.06 : 585,492.19 = 269,055.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,205.06/585,492.19 = 269,055.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,205.06x = 585,492.19 × 269,055.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,205.06x = 157,530,131,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,530,131,841.97/424,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,353.73

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