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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,605.60, 588,908.40 and 268,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,605.60, 588,908.40 and 268,189.60 is: 402,284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,605.60 : 588,908.40 = 268,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,605.60/588,908.40 = 268,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,605.60x = 588,908.40 × 268,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,605.60x = 157,939,108,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,939,108,232.64/392,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,284.40

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