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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,703.38, 943,122.56 and 268,911.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,703.38, 943,122.56 and 268,911.60 is: 403,396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,703.38 : 943,122.56 = 268,911.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,703.38/943,122.56 = 268,911.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,703.38x = 943,122.56 × 268,911.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,703.38x = 253,616,596,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,616,596,605.70/628,703.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,396.27

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