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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,416.60, 455,124.90 and 268,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,416.60, 455,124.90 and 268,424.60 is: 402,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,416.60 : 455,124.90 = 268,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,416.60/455,124.90 = 268,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,416.60x = 455,124.90 × 268,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,416.60x = 122,166,719,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,166,719,232.54/303,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,636.90

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