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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,515.60, 638,273.40 and 268,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,515.60, 638,273.40 and 268,440.40 is: 402,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,515.60 : 638,273.40 = 268,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,515.60/638,273.40 = 268,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,515.60x = 638,273.40 × 268,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,515.60x = 171,338,366,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,338,366,805.36/425,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,660.60

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