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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,436.80, 651,655.20 and 268,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,436.80, 651,655.20 and 268,548.80 is: 402,823.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,436.80 : 651,655.20 = 268,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,436.80/651,655.20 = 268,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,436.80x = 651,655.20 × 268,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,436.80x = 175,001,221,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,001,221,973.76/434,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,823.20

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