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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,684.60, 589,026.90 and 268,268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,684.60, 589,026.90 and 268,268.60 is: 402,402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,684.60 : 589,026.90 = 268,268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,684.60/589,026.90 = 268,268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,684.60x = 589,026.90 × 268,268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,684.60x = 158,017,421,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,017,421,825.34/392,684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,402.90

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