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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,906.60, 681,323.10 and 268,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,906.60, 681,323.10 and 268,282.60 is: 401,812.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,906.60 : 681,323.10 = 268,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,906.60/681,323.10 = 268,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,906.60x = 681,323.10 × 268,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,906.60x = 182,787,132,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,787,132,708.06/454,906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,812.44

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