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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,558.38, 573,172.54 and 268,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,558.38, 573,172.54 and 268,464.20 is: 402,229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,558.38 : 573,172.54 = 268,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,558.38/573,172.54 = 268,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,558.38x = 573,172.54 × 268,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,558.38x = 153,876,307,413.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,876,307,413.07/382,558.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,229.61

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