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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,266.64, 687,177.74 and 268,788.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,266.64, 687,177.74 and 268,788.90 is: 403,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,266.64 : 687,177.74 = 268,788.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,266.64/687,177.74 = 268,788.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,266.64x = 687,177.74 × 268,788.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,266.64x = 184,705,748,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,705,748,839.09/458,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,053.01

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