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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,373.66, 1,302,686.69 and 269,382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,373.66, 1,302,686.69 and 269,382.58 is: 404,113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,373.66 : 1,302,686.69 = 269,382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,373.66/1,302,686.69 = 269,382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,373.66x = 1,302,686.69 × 269,382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,373.66x = 350,921,096,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,921,096,880.23/868,373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,113.01

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