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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,551.47, 1,469,335.42 and 269,618.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,551.47, 1,469,335.42 and 269,618.47 is: 404,429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,551.47 : 1,469,335.42 = 269,618.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,551.47/1,469,335.42 = 269,618.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,551.47x = 1,469,335.42 × 269,618.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,551.47x = 396,159,964,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,159,964,520.89/979,551.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,429.96

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