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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830,340.24, 1,245,685.32 and 269,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830,340.24, 1,245,685.32 and 269,331 is: 404,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830,340.24 : 1,245,685.32 = 269,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830,340.24/1,245,685.32 = 269,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830,340.24x = 1,245,685.32 × 269,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830,340.24x = 335,501,672,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,501,672,920.92/830,340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,053.25

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