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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,200.62, 1,302,350.13 and 269,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,200.62, 1,302,350.13 and 269,246.90 is: 403,885.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,200.62 : 1,302,350.13 = 269,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,200.62/1,302,350.13 = 269,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,200.62x = 1,302,350.13 × 269,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,200.62x = 350,653,735,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,653,735,217.10/868,200.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,885.61

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