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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,731.73, 567,738.59 and 268,225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,731.73, 567,738.59 and 268,225.65 is: 369,857.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,731.73 : 567,738.59 = 268,225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,731.73/567,738.59 = 268,225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,731.73x = 567,738.59 × 268,225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,731.73x = 152,282,050,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,282,050,991.71/411,731.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,857.46

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