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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,050.53, 605,917.73 and 269,261.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,050.53, 605,917.73 and 269,261.57 is: 371,598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,050.53 : 605,917.73 = 269,261.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,050.53/605,917.73 = 269,261.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,050.53x = 605,917.73 × 269,261.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,050.53x = 163,150,357,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,150,357,924.33/439,050.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,598.13

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