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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,651.72, 423,976.59 and 268,461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,651.72, 423,976.59 and 268,461.36 is: 402,691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,651.72 : 423,976.59 = 268,461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,651.72/423,976.59 = 268,461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,651.72x = 423,976.59 × 268,461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,651.72x = 113,821,331,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,821,331,959.56/282,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,691.10

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