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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,945.81, 571,513.85 and 268,844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,945.81, 571,513.85 and 268,844.97 is: 403,334.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,945.81 : 571,513.85 = 268,844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,945.81/571,513.85 = 268,844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,945.81x = 571,513.85 × 268,844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,945.81x = 153,648,622,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,648,622,513.61/380,945.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,334.60

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