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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,126.23, 539,997.98 and 268,829.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,126.23, 539,997.98 and 268,829.19 is: 371,151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,126.23 : 539,997.98 = 268,829.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,126.23/539,997.98 = 268,829.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,126.23x = 539,997.98 × 268,829.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,126.23x = 145,167,218,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,167,218,220.89/391,126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,151.84

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