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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,427.60, 579,641.40 and 268,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,427.60, 579,641.40 and 268,232.40 is: 402,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,427.60 : 579,641.40 = 268,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,427.60/579,641.40 = 268,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,427.60x = 579,641.40 × 268,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,427.60x = 155,478,603,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,478,603,861.36/386,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,348.60

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