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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,265.20, 936,397.80 and 269,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,265.20, 936,397.80 and 269,971.20 is: 404,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,265.20 : 936,397.80 = 269,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,265.20/936,397.80 = 269,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,265.20x = 936,397.80 × 269,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,265.20x = 252,800,437,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,800,437,743.36/624,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,956.80

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