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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,486.93, 1,302,680.98 and 261,262.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,486.93, 1,302,680.98 and 261,262.33 is: 391,878.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,486.93 : 1,302,680.98 = 261,262.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,486.93/1,302,680.98 = 261,262.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,486.93x = 1,302,680.98 × 261,262.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,486.93x = 340,341,468,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,341,468,081.48/868,486.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,878.63

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