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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,274.64, 687,189.72 and 268,796.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,274.64, 687,189.72 and 268,796.92 is: 403,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,274.64 : 687,189.72 = 268,796.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,274.64/687,189.72 = 268,796.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,274.64x = 687,189.72 × 268,796.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,274.64x = 184,714,480,191.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,714,480,191.66/458,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,065.03

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