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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,069.72, 1,246,735.80 and 269,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,069.72, 1,246,735.80 and 269,973 is: 405,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,069.72 : 1,246,735.80 = 269,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,069.72/1,246,735.80 = 269,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,069.72x = 1,246,735.80 × 269,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,069.72x = 336,585,004,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,585,004,133.40/831,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,002.13

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