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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,997.70, 934,933.95 and 268,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,997.70, 934,933.95 and 268,266.30 is: 402,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,997.70 : 934,933.95 = 268,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,997.70/934,933.95 = 268,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,997.70x = 934,933.95 × 268,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,997.70x = 250,811,271,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,811,271,510.89/622,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,587.80

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