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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,466.56, 580,033.20 and 268,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,466.56, 580,033.20 and 268,220.96 is: 402,562.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,466.56 : 580,033.20 = 268,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,466.56/580,033.20 = 268,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,466.56x = 580,033.20 × 268,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,466.56x = 155,577,061,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,577,061,735.87/386,466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,562.80

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