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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,831.20, 436,246.80 and 268,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,831.20, 436,246.80 and 268,086.40 is: 402,129.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,831.20 : 436,246.80 = 268,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,831.20/436,246.80 = 268,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,831.20x = 436,246.80 × 268,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,831.20x = 116,951,834,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,951,834,123.52/290,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,129.60

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