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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,974.80, 590,962.20 and 268,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,974.80, 590,962.20 and 268,003.60 is: 402,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,974.80 : 590,962.20 = 268,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,974.80/590,962.20 = 268,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,974.80x = 590,962.20 × 268,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,974.80x = 158,379,997,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,379,997,063.92/393,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,005.40

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