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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,665.60, 588,998.40 and 268,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,665.60, 588,998.40 and 268,249.60 is: 402,374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,665.60 : 588,998.40 = 268,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,665.60/588,998.40 = 268,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,665.60x = 588,998.40 × 268,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,665.60x = 157,998,585,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,998,585,200.64/392,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,374.40

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