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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,311.28, 616,717.71 and 268,984.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,311.28, 616,717.71 and 268,984.71 is: 403,314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,311.28 : 616,717.71 = 268,984.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,311.28/616,717.71 = 268,984.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,311.28x = 616,717.71 × 268,984.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,311.28x = 165,887,634,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,887,634,376.21/411,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,314.09

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