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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,929.33, 584,788.89 and 268,596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,929.33, 584,788.89 and 268,596.44 is: 370,515.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,929.33 : 584,788.89 = 268,596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,929.33/584,788.89 = 268,596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,929.33x = 584,788.89 × 268,596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,929.33x = 157,072,211,081.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,072,211,081.61/423,929.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,515.09

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