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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,018.76, 458,618.04 and 268,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,018.76, 458,618.04 and 268,595.76 is: 371,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,018.76 : 458,618.04 = 268,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,018.76/458,618.04 = 268,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,018.76x = 458,618.04 × 268,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,018.76x = 123,182,861,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,182,861,003.51/332,018.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,011.75

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