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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,969.14, 803,971.80 and 269,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,969.14, 803,971.80 and 269,584.44 is: 404,385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,969.14 : 803,971.80 = 269,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,969.14/803,971.80 = 269,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,969.14x = 803,971.80 × 269,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,969.14x = 216,738,287,478.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,738,287,478.79/535,969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,385.76

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