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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,271.94, 592,397.55 and 268,220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,271.94, 592,397.55 and 268,220.36 is: 370,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,271.94 : 592,397.55 = 268,220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,271.94/592,397.55 = 268,220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,271.94x = 592,397.55 × 268,220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,271.94x = 158,893,081,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,893,081,162.13/429,271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,145.51

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