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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,977.80, 590,966.70 and 268,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,977.80, 590,966.70 and 268,006.60 is: 402,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,977.80 : 590,966.70 = 268,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,977.80/590,966.70 = 268,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,977.80x = 590,966.70 × 268,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,977.80x = 158,382,975,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,382,975,980.22/393,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,009.90

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