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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,734.43, 1,211,745.72 and 268,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,734.43, 1,211,745.72 and 268,023.13 is: 402,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,734.43 : 1,211,745.72 = 268,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,734.43/1,211,745.72 = 268,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,734.43x = 1,211,745.72 × 268,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,734.43x = 324,775,880,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,775,880,638.50/807,734.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,082.50

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