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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,839.76, 597,701.87 and 269,774.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,839.76, 597,701.87 and 269,774.57 is: 372,527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,839.76 : 597,701.87 = 269,774.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,839.76/597,701.87 = 269,774.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,839.76x = 597,701.87 × 269,774.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,839.76x = 161,244,762,653.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,244,762,653.37/432,839.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,527.61

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