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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,416.80, 908,319.60 and 268,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,416.80, 908,319.60 and 268,327.20 is: 402,576.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,416.80 : 908,319.60 = 268,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,416.80/908,319.60 = 268,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,416.80x = 908,319.60 × 268,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,416.80x = 243,726,854,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,726,854,973.12/605,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,576.96

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