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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,779.01, 1,469,675.81 and 269,846.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,779.01, 1,469,675.81 and 269,846.01 is: 404,771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,779.01 : 1,469,675.81 = 269,846.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,779.01/1,469,675.81 = 269,846.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,779.01x = 1,469,675.81 × 269,846.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,779.01x = 396,586,153,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,586,153,322.02/979,779.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,771.02

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