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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,127.22, 1,302,258.15 and 260,868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,127.22, 1,302,258.15 and 260,868.12 is: 391,322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,127.22 : 1,302,258.15 = 260,868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,127.22/1,302,258.15 = 260,868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,127.22x = 1,302,258.15 × 260,868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,127.22x = 339,717,635,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,717,635,345.18/868,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,322.41

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