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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,568.09, 687,618.18 and 269,398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,568.09, 687,618.18 and 269,398.08 is: 403,959.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,568.09 : 687,618.18 = 269,398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,568.09/687,618.18 = 269,398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,568.09x = 687,618.18 × 269,398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,568.09x = 185,243,017,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,243,017,465.09/458,568.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,959.68

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