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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,801.70, 668,702.55 and 268,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,801.70, 668,702.55 and 268,217.30 is: 402,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,801.70 : 668,702.55 = 268,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,801.70/668,702.55 = 268,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,801.70x = 668,702.55 × 268,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,801.70x = 179,357,592,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,357,592,464.12/445,801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,325.95

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