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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,273.64, 687,188.22 and 268,795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,273.64, 687,188.22 and 268,795.92 is: 403,063.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,273.64 : 687,188.22 = 268,795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,273.64/687,188.22 = 268,795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,273.64x = 687,188.22 × 268,795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,273.64x = 184,713,389,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,713,389,808.06/458,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,063.53

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