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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,947.60, 551,921.40 and 268,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,947.60, 551,921.40 and 268,803.60 is: 403,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,947.60 : 551,921.40 = 268,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,947.60/551,921.40 = 268,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,947.60x = 551,921.40 × 268,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,947.60x = 148,358,459,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,358,459,237.04/367,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,205.40

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