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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,731.97, 560,998.66 and 268,751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,731.97, 560,998.66 and 268,751.08 is: 370,683.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,731.97 : 560,998.66 = 268,751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,731.97/560,998.66 = 268,751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,731.97x = 560,998.66 × 268,751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,731.97x = 150,768,991,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,768,991,604.80/406,731.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,683.90

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