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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,024.80, 451,537.20 and 268,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,024.80, 451,537.20 and 268,365.60 is: 402,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,024.80 : 451,537.20 = 268,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,024.80/451,537.20 = 268,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,024.80x = 451,537.20 × 268,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,024.80x = 121,177,051,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,177,051,600.32/301,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,548.40

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