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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,059.60, 640,589.40 and 269,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,059.60, 640,589.40 and 269,984.40 is: 404,976.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,059.60 : 640,589.40 = 269,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,059.60/640,589.40 = 269,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,059.60x = 640,589.40 × 269,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,059.60x = 172,949,144,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,949,144,805.36/427,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,976.60

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