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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,311.22, 616,717.74 and 268,984.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,311.22, 616,717.74 and 268,984.71 is: 403,314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,311.22 : 616,717.74 = 268,984.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,311.22/616,717.74 = 268,984.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,311.22x = 616,717.74 × 268,984.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,311.22x = 165,887,642,445.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,887,642,445.76/411,311.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,314.17

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