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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,587, 581,979.78 and 268,829.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,587, 581,979.78 and 268,829.96 is: 371,106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,587 : 581,979.78 = 268,829.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,587/581,979.78 = 268,829.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,587x = 581,979.78 × 268,829.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,587x = 156,453,600,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,453,600,978.21/421,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,106.32

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