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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,904.20, 559,356.30 and 268,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,904.20, 559,356.30 and 268,705.80 is: 403,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,904.20 : 559,356.30 = 268,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,904.20/559,356.30 = 268,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,904.20x = 559,356.30 × 268,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,904.20x = 150,302,282,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,302,282,076.54/372,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,058.70

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