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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,792.20, 908,558.70 and 268,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,792.20, 908,558.70 and 268,832.20 is: 403,190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,792.20 : 908,558.70 = 268,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,792.20/908,558.70 = 268,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,792.20x = 908,558.70 × 268,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,792.20x = 244,249,834,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,249,834,150.14/605,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,190.79

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