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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,316.12, 615,861.06 and 268,806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,316.12, 615,861.06 and 268,806.28 is: 402,481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,316.12 : 615,861.06 = 268,806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,316.12/615,861.06 = 268,806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,316.12x = 615,861.06 × 268,806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,316.12x = 165,547,320,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,547,320,535.46/411,316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,481.97

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