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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,192.87, 1,302,338.51 and 269,239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,192.87, 1,302,338.51 and 269,239.18 is: 403,874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,192.87 : 1,302,338.51 = 269,239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,192.87/1,302,338.51 = 269,239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,192.87x = 1,302,338.51 × 269,239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,192.87x = 350,640,552,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,640,552,514.82/868,192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,874.03

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