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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,748.40, 437,622.60 and 268,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,748.40, 437,622.60 and 268,938.80 is: 403,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,748.40 : 437,622.60 = 268,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,748.40/437,622.60 = 268,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,748.40x = 437,622.60 × 268,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,748.40x = 117,693,696,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,693,696,896.88/291,748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,408.20

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