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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,316.40, 1,301,098.53 and 268,328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,316.40, 1,301,098.53 and 268,328.69 is: 402,531.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,316.40 : 1,301,098.53 = 268,328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,316.40/1,301,098.53 = 268,328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,316.40x = 1,301,098.53 × 268,328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,316.40x = 349,122,064,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,122,064,115.83/867,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,531.38

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