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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,560.56, 605,228.10 and 268,761.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,560.56, 605,228.10 and 268,761.88 is: 370,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,560.56 : 605,228.10 = 268,761.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,560.56/605,228.10 = 268,761.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,560.56x = 605,228.10 × 268,761.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,560.56x = 162,662,241,984.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,662,241,984.83/438,560.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,900.30

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