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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,234.20, 907,851.30 and 268,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,234.20, 907,851.30 and 268,436.20 is: 402,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,234.20 : 907,851.30 = 268,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,234.20/907,851.30 = 268,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,234.20x = 907,851.30 × 268,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,234.20x = 243,700,153,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,700,153,137.06/605,234.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,654.30

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