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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,716.76, 1,042,034.82 and 268,169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,716.76, 1,042,034.82 and 268,169.14 is: 402,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,716.76 : 1,042,034.82 = 268,169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,716.76/1,042,034.82 = 268,169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,716.76x = 1,042,034.82 × 268,169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,716.76x = 279,441,581,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,441,581,529.46/694,716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,238.15

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