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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,789.20, 908,554.20 and 268,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,789.20, 908,554.20 and 268,829.20 is: 403,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,789.20 : 908,554.20 = 268,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,789.20/908,554.20 = 268,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,789.20x = 908,554.20 × 268,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,789.20x = 244,245,898,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,245,898,742.64/605,789.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,186.29

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