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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,261.70, 823,892.55 and 269,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,261.70, 823,892.55 and 269,325.70 is: 403,988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,261.70 : 823,892.55 = 269,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,261.70/823,892.55 = 269,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,261.70x = 823,892.55 × 269,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,261.70x = 221,895,437,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,895,437,753.54/549,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,988.55

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