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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,661.62, 668,159.97 and 268,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,661.62, 668,159.97 and 268,127.04 is: 401,990.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,661.62 : 668,159.97 = 268,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,661.62/668,159.97 = 268,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,661.62x = 668,159.97 × 268,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,661.62x = 179,151,755,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,151,755,002.59/445,661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,990.54

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