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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,001.40, 963,117.30 and 268,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,001.40, 963,117.30 and 268,062.20 is: 402,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,001.40 : 963,117.30 = 268,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,001.40/963,117.30 = 268,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,001.40x = 963,117.30 × 268,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,001.40x = 258,175,342,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,175,342,296.06/642,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,141.40

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