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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,612.28, 581,661.54 and 268,623.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,612.28, 581,661.54 and 268,623.08 is: 370,595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,612.28 : 581,661.54 = 268,623.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,612.28/581,661.54 = 268,623.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,612.28x = 581,661.54 × 268,623.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,612.28x = 156,247,714,392.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,247,714,392.34/421,612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,595.74

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