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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,627.80, 908,441.70 and 268,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,627.80, 908,441.70 and 268,538.20 is: 402,807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,627.80 : 908,441.70 = 268,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,627.80/908,441.70 = 268,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,627.80x = 908,441.70 × 268,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,627.80x = 243,951,298,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,951,298,922.94/605,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,807.30

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