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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,192.37, 1,302,337.76 and 269,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,192.37, 1,302,337.76 and 269,238.68 is: 403,873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,192.37 : 1,302,337.76 = 269,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,192.37/1,302,337.76 = 269,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,192.37x = 1,302,337.76 × 269,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,192.37x = 350,639,691,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,639,691,558.68/868,192.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,873.27

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