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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,905.90, 802,164.45 and 268,577.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,905.90, 802,164.45 and 268,577.90 is: 402,769.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,905.90 : 802,164.45 = 268,577.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,905.90/802,164.45 = 268,577.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,905.90x = 802,164.45 × 268,577.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,905.90x = 215,443,643,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,443,643,435.66/534,905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,769.24

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