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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,299.44, 1,302,575.24 and 269,308.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,299.44, 1,302,575.24 and 269,308.83 is: 404,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,299.44 : 1,302,575.24 = 269,308.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,299.44/1,302,575.24 = 269,308.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,299.44x = 1,302,575.24 × 269,308.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,299.44x = 350,795,019,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,795,019,429.30/868,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,002.36

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