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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,268.92, 592,393.40 and 268,217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,268.92, 592,393.40 and 268,217.36 is: 370,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,268.92 : 592,393.40 = 268,217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,268.92/592,393.40 = 268,217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,268.92x = 592,393.40 × 268,217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,268.92x = 158,890,189,526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,890,189,526.37/429,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,141.38

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