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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,251.80, 438,840.90 and 268,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,251.80, 438,840.90 and 268,368.60 is: 401,604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,251.80 : 438,840.90 = 268,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,251.80/438,840.90 = 268,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,251.80x = 438,840.90 × 268,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,251.80x = 117,771,117,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,771,117,955.74/293,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,604.08

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