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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,316.62, 615,861.81 and 268,806.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,316.62, 615,861.81 and 268,806.78 is: 402,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,316.62 : 615,861.81 = 268,806.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,316.62/615,861.81 = 268,806.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,316.62x = 615,861.81 × 268,806.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,316.62x = 165,547,830,071.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,547,830,071.07/411,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,482.72

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