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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,733.23, 567,740.66 and 268,227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,733.23, 567,740.66 and 268,227.15 is: 369,859.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,733.23 : 567,740.66 = 268,227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,733.23/567,740.66 = 268,227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,733.23x = 567,740.66 × 268,227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,733.23x = 152,283,457,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,283,457,829.78/411,733.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,859.53

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