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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,272.39, 687,186.37 and 268,794.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,272.39, 687,186.37 and 268,794.65 is: 403,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,272.39 : 687,186.37 = 268,794.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,272.39/687,186.37 = 268,794.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,272.39x = 687,186.37 × 268,794.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,272.39x = 184,712,018,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,712,018,464.95/458,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,061.63

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