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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,607.20, 615,910.80 and 268,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,607.20, 615,910.80 and 268,889.60 is: 403,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,607.20 : 615,910.80 = 268,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,607.20/615,910.80 = 268,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,607.20x = 615,910.80 × 268,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,607.20x = 165,612,008,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,612,008,647.68/410,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,334.40

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