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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,041.26, 436,928.63 and 268,018.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,041.26, 436,928.63 and 268,018.92 is: 399,619.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,041.26 : 436,928.63 = 268,018.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,041.26/436,928.63 = 268,018.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,041.26x = 436,928.63 × 268,018.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,041.26x = 117,105,138,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,105,138,189.59/293,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,619.97

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