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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,269.91, 804,392.55 and 269,958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,269.91, 804,392.55 and 269,958.92 is: 404,932.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,269.91 : 804,392.55 = 269,958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,269.91/804,392.55 = 269,958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,269.91x = 804,392.55 × 269,958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,269.91x = 217,152,940,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,152,940,032.08/536,269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,932.18

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