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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,994.64, 1,302,177.72 and 268,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,994.64, 1,302,177.72 and 268,942.48 is: 403,471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,994.64 : 1,302,177.72 = 268,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,994.64/1,302,177.72 = 268,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,994.64x = 1,302,177.72 × 268,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,994.64x = 350,210,905,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,210,905,417.55/867,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,471.28

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