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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,453.22, 438,854.62 and 268,658.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,453.22, 438,854.62 and 268,658.66 is: 403,148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,453.22 : 438,854.62 = 268,658.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,453.22/438,854.62 = 268,658.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,453.22x = 438,854.62 × 268,658.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,453.22x = 117,902,094,144.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,902,094,144.01/292,453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,148.56

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