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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943,426.02, 1,415,360.40 and 269,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943,426.02, 1,415,360.40 and 269,517 is: 404,338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943,426.02 : 1,415,360.40 = 269,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943,426.02/1,415,360.40 = 269,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943,426.02x = 1,415,360.40 × 269,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943,426.02x = 381,463,688,926.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,463,688,926.80/943,426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,338.74

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