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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,259.20, 688,004.40 and 268,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,259.20, 688,004.40 and 268,913.60 is: 403,731.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,259.20 : 688,004.40 = 268,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,259.20/688,004.40 = 268,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,259.20x = 688,004.40 × 268,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,259.20x = 185,013,740,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,013,740,019.84/458,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,731.64

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