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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,380.04, 907,923.82 and 268,234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,380.04, 907,923.82 and 268,234.28 is: 402,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,380.04 : 907,923.82 = 268,234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,380.04/907,923.82 = 268,234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,380.04x = 907,923.82 × 268,234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,380.04x = 243,536,292,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,536,292,152.55/605,380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,286.62

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