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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,998.14, 571,592.24 and 268,897.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,998.14, 571,592.24 and 268,897.32 is: 403,413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,998.14 : 571,592.24 = 268,897.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,998.14/571,592.24 = 268,897.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,998.14x = 571,592.24 × 268,897.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,998.14x = 153,699,621,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,699,621,468.80/380,998.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,413.05

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