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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,725.94, 943,156.05 and 268,934.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,725.94, 943,156.05 and 268,934.01 is: 403,429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,725.94 : 943,156.05 = 268,934.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,725.94/943,156.05 = 268,934.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,725.94x = 943,156.05 × 268,934.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,725.94x = 253,646,738,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,646,738,582.26/628,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,429.73

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