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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,475.73, 560,033.25 and 268,409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,475.73, 560,033.25 and 268,409.48 is: 369,808.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,475.73 : 560,033.25 = 268,409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,475.73/560,033.25 = 268,409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,475.73x = 560,033.25 × 268,409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,475.73x = 150,318,235,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,318,235,734.69/406,475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,808.63

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