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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,991.60, 876,904.20 and 268,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,991.60, 876,904.20 and 268,897.20 is: 403,077.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,991.60 : 876,904.20 = 268,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,991.60/876,904.20 = 268,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,991.60x = 876,904.20 × 268,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,991.60x = 235,797,084,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,797,084,048.24/584,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,077.73

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