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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,839.16, 1,302,101.38 and 268,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,839.16, 1,302,101.38 and 268,847.04 is: 403,376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,839.16 : 1,302,101.38 = 268,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,839.16/1,302,101.38 = 268,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,839.16x = 1,302,101.38 × 268,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,839.16x = 350,066,101,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,066,101,792.92/867,839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,376.71

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