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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,759.44, 641,278.26 and 269,639.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,759.44, 641,278.26 and 269,639.34 is: 404,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,759.44 : 641,278.26 = 269,639.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,759.44/641,278.26 = 269,639.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,759.44x = 641,278.26 × 269,639.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,759.44x = 172,913,846,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,913,846,782.75/427,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,231.52

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