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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,267.64, 687,179.24 and 268,789.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,267.64, 687,179.24 and 268,789.90 is: 403,054.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,267.64 : 687,179.24 = 268,789.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,267.64/687,179.24 = 268,789.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,267.64x = 687,179.24 × 268,789.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,267.64x = 184,706,839,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,706,839,201.68/458,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,054.51

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