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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,770, 1,291,362.36 and 269,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,770, 1,291,362.36 and 269,794 is: 404,755.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,770 : 1,291,362.36 = 269,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,770/1,291,362.36 = 269,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,770x = 1,291,362.36 × 269,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,770x = 348,401,816,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,401,816,553.84/860,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,755.99

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