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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,190.12, 1,302,334.38 and 269,236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,190.12, 1,302,334.38 and 269,236.43 is: 403,869.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,190.12 : 1,302,334.38 = 269,236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,190.12/1,302,334.38 = 269,236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,190.12x = 1,302,334.38 × 269,236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,190.12x = 350,635,852,625.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,635,852,625.79/868,190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,869.90

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