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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830,459.16, 1,244,901.42 and 269,100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830,459.16, 1,244,901.42 and 269,100 is: 403,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830,459.16 : 1,244,901.42 = 269,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830,459.16/1,244,901.42 = 269,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830,459.16x = 1,244,901.42 × 269,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830,459.16x = 335,002,972,122
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,002,972,122/830,459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,394.88

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