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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,975.40, 734,574.30 and 268,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,975.40, 734,574.30 and 268,359.40 is: 402,326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,975.40 : 734,574.30 = 268,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,975.40/734,574.30 = 268,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,975.40x = 734,574.30 × 268,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,975.40x = 197,129,918,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,129,918,403.42/489,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,326.15

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