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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,363.05, 538,836.67 and 268,259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,363.05, 538,836.67 and 268,259.75 is: 370,291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,363.05 : 538,836.67 = 268,259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,363.05/538,836.67 = 268,259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,363.05x = 538,836.67 × 268,259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,363.05x = 144,548,189,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,548,189,125.45/390,363.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,291.67

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