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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,858.60, 403,287.90 and 264,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,858.60, 403,287.90 and 264,711.40 is: 397,067.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,858.60 : 403,287.90 = 264,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,858.60/403,287.90 = 264,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,858.60x = 403,287.90 × 264,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,858.60x = 106,754,904,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,754,904,612.06/268,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,067.10

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