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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,787.20, 908,551.20 and 268,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,787.20, 908,551.20 and 268,827.20 is: 403,183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,787.20 : 908,551.20 = 268,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,787.20/908,551.20 = 268,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,787.20x = 908,551.20 × 268,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,787.20x = 244,243,275,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,243,275,152.64/605,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,183.29

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