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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,970.80, 590,956.20 and 267,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,970.80, 590,956.20 and 267,999.60 is: 401,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,970.80 : 590,956.20 = 267,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,970.80/590,956.20 = 267,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,970.80x = 590,956.20 × 267,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,970.80x = 158,376,025,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,376,025,217.52/393,970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,999.40

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