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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,541.39, 620,379.31 and 268,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,541.39, 620,379.31 and 268,358.52 is: 370,342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,541.39 : 620,379.31 = 268,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,541.39/620,379.31 = 268,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,541.39x = 620,379.31 × 268,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,541.39x = 166,484,073,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,484,073,470.22/449,541.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,342.04

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