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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,093.36, 876,007.92 and 268,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,093.36, 876,007.92 and 268,246.64 is: 402,309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,093.36 : 876,007.92 = 268,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,093.36/876,007.92 = 268,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,093.36x = 876,007.92 × 268,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,093.36x = 234,986,181,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,986,181,153.39/584,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,309.28

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