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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,237.52, 942,167.89 and 268,393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,237.52, 942,167.89 and 268,393.83 is: 402,510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,237.52 : 942,167.89 = 268,393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,237.52/942,167.89 = 268,393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,237.52x = 942,167.89 × 268,393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,237.52x = 252,872,047,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,872,047,829.13/628,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,510.26

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