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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,325.06, 1,302,674.70 and 269,274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,325.06, 1,302,674.70 and 269,274.18 is: 403,969.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,325.06 : 1,302,674.70 = 269,274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,325.06/1,302,674.70 = 269,274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,325.06x = 1,302,674.70 × 269,274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,325.06x = 350,776,661,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,776,661,649.25/868,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,969.29

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