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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,730.20, 908,465.70 and 268,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,730.20, 908,465.70 and 268,770.20 is: 403,097.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,730.20 : 908,465.70 = 268,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,730.20/908,465.70 = 268,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,730.20x = 908,465.70 × 268,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,730.20x = 244,168,507,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,168,507,882.14/605,730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,097.79

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