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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,938.80, 437,908.20 and 268,319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,938.80, 437,908.20 and 268,319.20 is: 402,478.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,938.80 : 437,908.20 = 268,319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,938.80/437,908.20 = 268,319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,938.80x = 437,908.20 × 268,319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,938.80x = 117,499,177,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,499,177,897.44/291,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,478.80

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