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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,457.94, 1,302,769.47 and 269,425.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,457.94, 1,302,769.47 and 269,425.62 is: 404,164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,457.94 : 1,302,769.47 = 269,425.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,457.94/1,302,769.47 = 269,425.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,457.94x = 1,302,769.47 × 269,425.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,457.94x = 350,999,472,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,999,472,171.82/868,457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,164.04

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