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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,235.52, 585,534.06 and 269,086.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,235.52, 585,534.06 and 269,086.50 is: 371,395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,235.52 : 585,534.06 = 269,086.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,235.52/585,534.06 = 269,086.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,235.52x = 585,534.06 × 269,086.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,235.52x = 157,559,310,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,559,310,836.19/424,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,395.85

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