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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,016.76, 458,615.28 and 268,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,016.76, 458,615.28 and 268,593.76 is: 371,008.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,016.76 : 458,615.28 = 268,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,016.76/458,615.28 = 268,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,016.76x = 458,615.28 × 268,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,016.76x = 123,181,202,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,181,202,448.65/332,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,008.99

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