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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,456.44, 1,302,767.22 and 269,424.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,456.44, 1,302,767.22 and 269,424.12 is: 404,161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,456.44 : 1,302,767.22 = 269,424.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,456.44/1,302,767.22 = 269,424.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,456.44x = 1,302,767.22 × 269,424.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,456.44x = 350,996,911,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,996,911,813.35/868,456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,161.79

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