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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,968.76, 1,301,888.34 and 268,934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,968.76, 1,301,888.34 and 268,934.52 is: 403,381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,968.76 : 1,301,888.34 = 268,934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,968.76/1,301,888.34 = 268,934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,968.76x = 1,301,888.34 × 268,934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,968.76x = 350,122,715,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,122,715,811.50/867,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,381.70

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