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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,067.36, 875,968.92 and 268,220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,067.36, 875,968.92 and 268,220.64 is: 402,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,067.36 : 875,968.92 = 268,220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,067.36/875,968.92 = 268,220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,067.36x = 875,968.92 × 268,220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,067.36x = 234,952,944,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,952,944,342.51/584,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,270.29

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