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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,265.91, 592,389.25 and 268,214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,265.91, 592,389.25 and 268,214.36 is: 370,137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,265.91 : 592,389.25 = 268,214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,265.91/592,389.25 = 268,214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,265.91x = 592,389.25 × 268,214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,265.91x = 158,887,299,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,887,299,927.15/429,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,137.24

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