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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,528.34, 1,302,729.92 and 269,474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,528.34, 1,302,729.92 and 269,474.07 is: 404,191.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,528.34 : 1,302,729.92 = 269,474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,528.34/1,302,729.92 = 269,474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,528.34x = 1,302,729.92 × 269,474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,528.34x = 351,051,932,305.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,051,932,305.80/868,528.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,191.69

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