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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,992.56, 1,300,613.04 and 268,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,992.56, 1,300,613.04 and 268,005.84 is: 402,047.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,992.56 : 1,300,613.04 = 268,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,992.56/1,300,613.04 = 268,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,992.56x = 1,300,613.04 × 268,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,992.56x = 348,571,890,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,571,890,300.15/866,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,047.15

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