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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,871.02, 613,044.06 and 268,465.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,871.02, 613,044.06 and 268,465.62 is: 402,526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,871.02 : 613,044.06 = 268,465.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,871.02/613,044.06 = 268,465.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,871.02x = 613,044.06 × 268,465.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,871.02x = 164,581,253,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,581,253,655.22/408,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,526.09

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