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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,875.40, 758,813.10 and 269,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,875.40, 758,813.10 and 269,679.40 is: 404,519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,875.40 : 758,813.10 = 269,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,875.40/758,813.10 = 269,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,875.40x = 758,813.10 × 269,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,875.40x = 204,636,261,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,636,261,520.14/505,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,519.10

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