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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,001.47, 688,619.00 and 269,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,001.47, 688,619.00 and 269,622 is: 404,501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,001.47 : 688,619.00 = 269,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,001.47/688,619.00 = 269,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,001.47x = 688,619.00 × 269,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,001.47x = 185,666,830,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,666,830,669.89/459,001.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,501.60

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