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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,560.38, 573,175.54 and 268,466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,560.38, 573,175.54 and 268,466.20 is: 402,232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,560.38 : 573,175.54 = 268,466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,560.38/573,175.54 = 268,466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,560.38x = 573,175.54 × 268,466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,560.38x = 153,878,259,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,878,259,156.75/382,560.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,232.61

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