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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,568.56, 605,239.14 and 268,769.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,568.56, 605,239.14 and 268,769.88 is: 370,911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,568.56 : 605,239.14 = 268,769.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,568.56/605,239.14 = 268,769.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,568.56x = 605,239.14 × 268,769.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,568.56x = 162,670,051,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,670,051,029.10/438,568.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,911.34

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