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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,444.61, 1,301,232.54 and 268,466.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,444.61, 1,301,232.54 and 268,466.35 is: 402,719.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,444.61 : 1,301,232.54 = 268,466.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,444.61/1,301,232.54 = 268,466.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,444.61x = 1,301,232.54 × 268,466.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,444.61x = 349,337,150,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,337,150,515.03/867,444.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,719.84

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