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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,477.92, 1,287,839.76 and 267,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,477.92, 1,287,839.76 and 267,548 is: 401,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,477.92 : 1,287,839.76 = 267,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,477.92/1,287,839.76 = 267,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,477.92x = 1,287,839.76 × 267,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,477.92x = 344,558,952,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,558,952,108.48/858,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,360.30

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