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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,527.83, 1,302,729.16 and 269,473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,527.83, 1,302,729.16 and 269,473.56 is: 404,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,527.83 : 1,302,729.16 = 269,473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,527.83/1,302,729.16 = 269,473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,527.83x = 1,302,729.16 × 269,473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,527.83x = 351,051,064,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,051,064,461.01/868,527.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,190.92

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