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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,846.56, 758,545.20 and 269,139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,846.56, 758,545.20 and 269,139.36 is: 403,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,846.56 : 758,545.20 = 269,139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,846.56/758,545.20 = 269,139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,846.56x = 758,545.20 × 269,139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,846.56x = 204,154,369,659.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,154,369,659.07/505,846.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,589.52

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