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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,638.30, 579,957.45 and 268,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,638.30, 579,957.45 and 268,540.30 is: 402,810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,638.30 : 579,957.45 = 268,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,638.30/579,957.45 = 268,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,638.30x = 579,957.45 × 268,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,638.30x = 155,741,947,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,741,947,610.24/386,638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,810.45

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