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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,837.15, 1,302,098.37 and 268,845.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,837.15, 1,302,098.37 and 268,845.03 is: 403,373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,837.15 : 1,302,098.37 = 268,845.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,837.15/1,302,098.37 = 268,845.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,837.15x = 1,302,098.37 × 268,845.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,837.15x = 350,062,675,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,062,675,345.60/867,837.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,373.69

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