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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,592.16, 1,200,902.82 and 268,013.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,592.16, 1,200,902.82 and 268,013.92 is: 402,025.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,592.16 : 1,200,902.82 = 268,013.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,592.16/1,200,902.82 = 268,013.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,592.16x = 1,200,902.82 × 268,013.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,592.16x = 321,858,672,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,858,672,327.25/800,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,025.76

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