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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,569.60, 651,076.80 and 268,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,569.60, 651,076.80 and 268,163.20 is: 401,764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,569.60 : 651,076.80 = 268,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,569.60/651,076.80 = 268,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,569.60x = 651,076.80 × 268,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,569.60x = 174,594,838,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,594,838,133.76/434,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,764.96

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