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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,871.20, 559,306.80 and 268,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,871.20, 559,306.80 and 268,672.80 is: 403,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,871.20 : 559,306.80 = 268,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,871.20/559,306.80 = 268,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,871.20x = 559,306.80 × 268,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,871.20x = 150,270,524,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,270,524,015.04/372,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,009.20

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