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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,206.06, 585,493.57 and 269,056.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,206.06, 585,493.57 and 269,056.91 is: 371,355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,206.06 : 585,493.57 = 269,056.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,206.06/585,493.57 = 269,056.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,206.06x = 585,493.57 × 269,056.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,206.06x = 157,531,090,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,531,090,769.07/424,206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,355.12

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