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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,456.94, 1,302,767.97 and 269,424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,456.94, 1,302,767.97 and 269,424.62 is: 404,162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,456.94 : 1,302,767.97 = 269,424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,456.94/1,302,767.97 = 269,424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,456.94x = 1,302,767.97 × 269,424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,456.94x = 350,997,765,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,997,765,265.42/868,456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,162.54

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