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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,746.46, 758,729.04 and 269,054.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,746.46, 758,729.04 and 269,054.74 is: 403,640.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,746.46 : 758,729.04 = 269,054.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,746.46/758,729.04 = 269,054.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,746.46x = 758,729.04 × 269,054.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,746.46x = 204,139,644,587.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,139,644,587.65/505,746.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,640.28

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