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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,277.20, 936,415.80 and 269,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,277.20, 936,415.80 and 269,983.20 is: 404,974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,277.20 : 936,415.80 = 269,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,277.20/936,415.80 = 269,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,277.20x = 936,415.80 × 269,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,277.20x = 252,816,534,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,816,534,214.56/624,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,974.80

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