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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,999.20, 413,998.80 and 268,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,999.20, 413,998.80 and 268,223.20 is: 402,334.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,999.20 : 413,998.80 = 268,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,999.20/413,998.80 = 268,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,999.20x = 413,998.80 × 268,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,999.20x = 111,044,082,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,044,082,932.16/275,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,334.80

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