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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,747.20, 538,120.80 and 268,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,747.20, 538,120.80 and 268,934.40 is: 403,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,747.20 : 538,120.80 = 268,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,747.20/538,120.80 = 268,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,747.20x = 538,120.80 × 268,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,747.20x = 144,719,194,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,719,194,475.52/358,747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,401.60

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