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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,068.40, 963,217.80 and 268,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,068.40, 963,217.80 and 268,129.20 is: 402,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,068.40 : 963,217.80 = 268,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,068.40/963,217.80 = 268,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,068.40x = 963,217.80 × 268,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,068.40x = 258,266,818,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,266,818,139.76/642,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,241.91

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