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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,381.32, 567,538.74 and 268,089.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,381.32, 567,538.74 and 268,089.16 is: 369,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,381.32 : 567,538.74 = 268,089.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,381.32/567,538.74 = 268,089.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,381.32x = 567,538.74 × 268,089.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,381.32x = 152,150,984,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,150,984,074.06/411,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,853.90

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