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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,272.89, 804,397.05 and 269,961.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,272.89, 804,397.05 and 269,961.90 is: 404,936.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,272.89 : 804,397.05 = 269,961.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,272.89/804,397.05 = 269,961.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,272.89x = 804,397.05 × 269,961.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,272.89x = 217,156,555,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,156,555,972.40/536,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,936.67

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