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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,611.28, 581,660.16 and 268,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,611.28, 581,660.16 and 268,622.08 is: 370,594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,611.28 : 581,660.16 = 268,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,611.28/581,660.16 = 268,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,611.28x = 581,660.16 × 268,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,611.28x = 156,246,762,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,246,762,032.33/421,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,594.36

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