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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,742.20, 965,613.30 and 269,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,742.20, 965,613.30 and 269,726.20 is: 404,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,742.20 : 965,613.30 = 269,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,742.20/965,613.30 = 269,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,742.20x = 965,613.30 × 269,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,742.20x = 260,451,206,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,451,206,078.46/643,742.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,589.30

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