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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,660.62, 668,158.47 and 268,126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,660.62, 668,158.47 and 268,126.04 is: 401,989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,660.62 : 668,158.47 = 268,126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,660.62/668,158.47 = 268,126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,660.62x = 668,158.47 × 268,126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,660.62x = 179,150,681,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,150,681,312.77/445,660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,989.03

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