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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,390.46, 585,556.32 and 269,285.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,390.46, 585,556.32 and 269,285.21 is: 371,548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,390.46 : 585,556.32 = 269,285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,390.46/585,556.32 = 269,285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,390.46x = 585,556.32 × 269,285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,390.46x = 157,681,653,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,681,653,670.25/424,390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,548.53

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