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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,284.80, 908,445.60 and 268,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,284.80, 908,445.60 and 268,843.20 is: 403,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,284.80 : 908,445.60 = 268,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,284.80/908,445.60 = 268,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,284.80x = 908,445.60 × 268,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,284.80x = 244,229,422,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,229,422,129.92/605,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,495.05

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