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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,199.36, 1,302,348.18 and 269,245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,199.36, 1,302,348.18 and 269,245.66 is: 403,883.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,199.36 : 1,302,348.18 = 269,245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,199.36/1,302,348.18 = 269,245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,199.36x = 1,302,348.18 × 269,245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,199.36x = 350,651,595,273.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,651,595,273.90/868,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,883.73

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