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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,869.02, 613,041.06 and 268,463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,869.02, 613,041.06 and 268,463.62 is: 402,523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,869.02 : 613,041.06 = 268,463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,869.02/613,041.06 = 268,463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,869.02x = 613,041.06 × 268,463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,869.02x = 164,579,222,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,579,222,176.24/408,869.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,523.09

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