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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,385.72, 1,301,144.40 and 268,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,385.72, 1,301,144.40 and 268,407.44 is: 402,631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,385.72 : 1,301,144.40 = 268,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,385.72/1,301,144.40 = 268,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,385.72x = 1,301,144.40 × 268,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,385.72x = 349,236,837,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,236,837,474.34/867,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,631.53

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