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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,665.60, 908,700.60 and 268,659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,665.60, 908,700.60 and 268,659.76 is: 403,079.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,665.60 : 908,700.60 = 268,659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,665.60/908,700.60 = 268,659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,665.60x = 908,700.60 × 268,659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,665.60x = 244,131,285,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,131,285,107.86/605,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,079.33

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