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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,271.41, 804,394.80 and 269,960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,271.41, 804,394.80 and 269,960.42 is: 404,934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,271.41 : 804,394.80 = 269,960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,271.41/804,394.80 = 269,960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,271.41x = 804,394.80 × 269,960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,271.41x = 217,154,754,031.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,154,754,031.84/536,271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,934.43

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