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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,189.13, 1,302,332.90 and 269,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,189.13, 1,302,332.90 and 269,235.44 is: 403,868.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,189.13 : 1,302,332.90 = 269,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,189.13/1,302,332.90 = 269,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,189.13x = 1,302,332.90 × 269,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,189.13x = 350,634,170,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,634,170,403.15/868,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,868.42

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