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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,186.08, 571,295.82 and 268,731.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,186.08, 571,295.82 and 268,731.98 is: 370,667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,186.08 : 571,295.82 = 268,731.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,186.08/571,295.82 = 268,731.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,186.08x = 571,295.82 × 268,731.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,186.08x = 153,525,456,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,525,456,874.32/414,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,667.83

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