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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,675.02, 466,724.30 and 268,585.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,675.02, 466,724.30 and 268,585.10 is: 400,912.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,675.02 : 466,724.30 = 268,585.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,675.02/466,724.30 = 268,585.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,675.02x = 466,724.30 × 268,585.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,675.02x = 125,355,192,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,355,192,611.82/312,675.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,912.08

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