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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,625.80, 908,438.70 and 268,536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,625.80, 908,438.70 and 268,536.20 is: 402,804.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,625.80 : 908,438.70 = 268,536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,625.80/908,438.70 = 268,536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,625.80x = 908,438.70 × 268,536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,625.80x = 243,948,676,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,948,676,430.94/605,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,804.30

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