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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,867.60, 455,801.40 and 268,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,867.60, 455,801.40 and 268,875.60 is: 403,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,867.60 : 455,801.40 = 268,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,867.60/455,801.40 = 268,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,867.60x = 455,801.40 × 268,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,867.60x = 122,553,874,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,553,874,905.84/303,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,313.40

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