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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,969.80, 590,954.70 and 267,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,969.80, 590,954.70 and 267,998.60 is: 401,997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,969.80 : 590,954.70 = 267,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,969.80/590,954.70 = 267,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,969.80x = 590,954.70 × 267,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,969.80x = 158,375,032,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,375,032,263.42/393,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,997.90

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