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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,007.70, 478,511.55 and 268,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,007.70, 478,511.55 and 268,269.30 is: 402,403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,007.70 : 478,511.55 = 268,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,007.70/478,511.55 = 268,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,007.70x = 478,511.55 × 268,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,007.70x = 128,369,958,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,369,958,560.42/319,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,403.95

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