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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,477.40, 965,331.30 and 269,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,477.40, 965,331.30 and 269,538.20 is: 404,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,477.40 : 965,331.30 = 269,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,477.40/965,331.30 = 269,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,477.40x = 965,331.30 × 269,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,477.40x = 260,193,661,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,193,661,005.66/643,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,355.55

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