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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,688.20, 452,532.30 and 268,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,688.20, 452,532.30 and 268,445.80 is: 402,668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,688.20 : 452,532.30 = 268,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,688.20/452,532.30 = 268,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,688.20x = 452,532.30 × 268,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,688.20x = 121,480,395,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,480,395,299.34/301,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,668.70

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