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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,536.80, 651,805.20 and 268,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,536.80, 651,805.20 and 268,648.80 is: 402,973.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,536.80 : 651,805.20 = 268,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,536.80/651,805.20 = 268,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,536.80x = 651,805.20 × 268,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,536.80x = 175,106,684,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,106,684,813.76/434,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,973.20

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