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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,695.20, 965,542.80 and 269,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,695.20, 965,542.80 and 269,679.20 is: 404,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,695.20 : 965,542.80 = 269,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,695.20/965,542.80 = 269,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,695.20x = 965,542.80 × 269,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,695.20x = 260,386,809,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,386,809,869.76/643,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,518.80

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