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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,529.84, 1,302,732.17 and 269,475.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,529.84, 1,302,732.17 and 269,475.57 is: 404,193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,529.84 : 1,302,732.17 = 269,475.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,529.84/1,302,732.17 = 269,475.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,529.84x = 1,302,732.17 × 269,475.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,529.84x = 351,054,492,720.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,054,492,720.71/868,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,193.94

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