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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,915, 944,918.70 and 269,734.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,915, 944,918.70 and 269,734.58 is: 404,621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,915 : 944,918.70 = 269,734.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,915/944,918.70 = 269,734.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,915x = 944,918.70 × 269,734.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,915x = 254,877,248,678.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,877,248,678.65/629,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,621.65

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