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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,800, 1,291,407.36 and 269,824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,800, 1,291,407.36 and 269,824 is: 404,801.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,800 : 1,291,407.36 = 269,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,800/1,291,407.36 = 269,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,800x = 1,291,407.36 × 269,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,800x = 348,452,699,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,452,699,504.64/860,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,801.00

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