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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,500.08, 572,628.54 and 268,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,500.08, 572,628.54 and 268,251.92 is: 401,591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,500.08 : 572,628.54 = 268,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,500.08/572,628.54 = 268,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,500.08x = 572,628.54 × 268,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,500.08x = 153,608,705,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,608,705,301.80/382,500.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,591.30

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