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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,737.38, 1,211,750.10 and 268,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,737.38, 1,211,750.10 and 268,026.04 is: 402,086.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,737.38 : 1,211,750.10 = 268,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,737.38/1,211,750.10 = 268,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,737.38x = 1,211,750.10 × 268,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,737.38x = 324,780,580,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,780,580,772.60/807,737.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,086.85

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