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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,537.80, 651,806.70 and 268,649.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,537.80, 651,806.70 and 268,649.80 is: 402,974.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,537.80 : 651,806.70 = 268,649.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,537.80/651,806.70 = 268,649.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,537.80x = 651,806.70 × 268,649.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,537.80x = 175,107,739,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,107,739,593.66/434,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,974.70

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