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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,928.58, 584,787.85 and 268,595.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,928.58, 584,787.85 and 268,595.69 is: 370,514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,928.58 : 584,787.85 = 268,595.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,928.58/584,787.85 = 268,595.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,928.58x = 584,787.85 × 268,595.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,928.58x = 157,071,495,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,071,495,634.51/423,928.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,514.05

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