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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,526.83, 1,302,727.67 and 269,472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,526.83, 1,302,727.67 and 269,472.56 is: 404,189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,526.83 : 1,302,727.67 = 269,472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,526.83/1,302,727.67 = 269,472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,526.83x = 1,302,727.67 × 269,472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,526.83x = 351,049,362,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,049,362,127.19/868,526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,189.43

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