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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,271.15, 592,274.16 and 268,289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,271.15, 592,274.16 and 268,289.74 is: 370,164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,271.15 : 592,274.16 = 268,289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,271.15/592,274.16 = 268,289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,271.15x = 592,274.16 × 268,289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,271.15x = 158,901,080,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,901,080,395.12/429,271.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,164.83

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