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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,754.46, 758,741.04 and 269,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,754.46, 758,741.04 and 269,062.74 is: 403,652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,754.46 : 758,741.04 = 269,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,754.46/758,741.04 = 269,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,754.46x = 758,741.04 × 269,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,754.46x = 204,148,943,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,148,943,172.85/505,754.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,652.28

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