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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,708.40, 943,130.08 and 268,916.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,708.40, 943,130.08 and 268,916.64 is: 403,403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,708.40 : 943,130.08 = 268,916.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,708.40/943,130.08 = 268,916.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,708.40x = 943,130.08 × 268,916.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,708.40x = 253,623,372,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,623,372,196.53/628,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,403.82

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