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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,046.01, 436,935.71 and 268,023.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,046.01, 436,935.71 and 268,023.67 is: 399,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,046.01 : 436,935.71 = 268,023.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,046.01/436,935.71 = 268,023.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,046.01x = 436,935.71 × 268,023.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,046.01x = 117,109,112,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,109,112,548.26/293,046.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,627.05

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