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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,685.20, 965,527.80 and 269,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,685.20, 965,527.80 and 269,669.20 is: 404,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,685.20 : 965,527.80 = 269,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,685.20/965,527.80 = 269,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,685.20x = 965,527.80 × 269,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,685.20x = 260,373,109,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,373,109,403.76/643,685.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,503.80

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