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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,258.36, 760,767.08 and 269,770.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,258.36, 760,767.08 and 269,770.04 is: 405,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,258.36 : 760,767.08 = 269,770.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,258.36/760,767.08 = 269,770.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,258.36x = 760,767.08 × 269,770.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,258.36x = 205,232,165,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,232,165,602.28/506,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,390.18

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