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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387,261.36, 580,542.12 and 268,988.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387,261.36, 580,542.12 and 268,988.40 is: 403,239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,261.36 : 580,542.12 = 268,988.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,261.36/580,542.12 = 268,988.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,261.36x = 580,542.12 × 268,988.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,261.36x = 156,159,095,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,159,095,991.41/387,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,239.55

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