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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,119.95, 568,731.22 and 268,797.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,119.95, 568,731.22 and 268,797.74 is: 370,944.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,119.95 : 568,731.22 = 268,797.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,119.95/568,731.22 = 268,797.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,119.95x = 568,731.22 × 268,797.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,119.95x = 152,873,663,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,873,663,087.79/412,119.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,944.59

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