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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,850.56, 399,652.32 and 268,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,850.56, 399,652.32 and 268,354.24 is: 370,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,850.56 : 399,652.32 = 268,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,850.56/399,652.32 = 268,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,850.56x = 399,652.32 × 268,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,850.56x = 107,248,394,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,248,394,597.84/289,850.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,012.72

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