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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,999.80, 683,018.10 and 268,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,999.80, 683,018.10 and 268,116.60 is: 402,480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,999.80 : 683,018.10 = 268,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,999.80/683,018.10 = 268,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,999.80x = 683,018.10 × 268,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,999.80x = 183,128,490,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,128,490,710.46/454,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,480.38

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