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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,740.20, 965,610.30 and 269,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,740.20, 965,610.30 and 269,724.20 is: 404,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,740.20 : 965,610.30 = 269,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,740.20/965,610.30 = 269,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,740.20x = 965,610.30 × 269,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,740.20x = 260,448,465,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,448,465,679.26/643,740.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,586.30

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