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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,315.65, 1,301,097.41 and 268,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,315.65, 1,301,097.41 and 268,327.94 is: 402,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,315.65 : 1,301,097.41 = 268,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,315.65/1,301,097.41 = 268,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,315.65x = 1,301,097.41 × 268,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,315.65x = 349,120,786,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,120,786,423.00/867,315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,530.25

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