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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,246.40, 738,369.60 and 268,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,246.40, 738,369.60 and 268,297.60 is: 402,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,246.40 : 738,369.60 = 268,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,246.40/738,369.60 = 268,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,246.40x = 738,369.60 × 268,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,246.40x = 198,102,791,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,102,791,592.96/492,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,446.40

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