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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,261.88, 444,774.66 and 268,461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,261.88, 444,774.66 and 268,461.68 is: 370,521.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,261.88 : 444,774.66 = 268,461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,261.88/444,774.66 = 268,461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,261.88x = 444,774.66 × 268,461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,261.88x = 119,404,952,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,404,952,445.03/322,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,521.49

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