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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,184.08, 571,293.06 and 268,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,184.08, 571,293.06 and 268,729.98 is: 370,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,184.08 : 571,293.06 = 268,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,184.08/571,293.06 = 268,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,184.08x = 571,293.06 × 268,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,184.08x = 153,523,572,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,523,572,587.94/414,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,665.07

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