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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,947.24, 571,516.02 and 268,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,947.24, 571,516.02 and 268,846.28 is: 403,336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,947.24 : 571,516.02 = 268,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,947.24/571,516.02 = 268,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,947.24x = 571,516.02 × 268,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,947.24x = 153,649,955,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,649,955,937.41/380,947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,336.58

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