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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,454.84, 583,218.92 and 268,229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,454.84, 583,218.92 and 268,229.64 is: 402,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,454.84 : 583,218.92 = 268,229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,454.84/583,218.92 = 268,229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,454.84x = 583,218.92 × 268,229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,454.84x = 156,436,600,952.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,436,600,952.79/388,454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,715.03

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