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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,758.80, 1,303,138.20 and 269,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,758.80, 1,303,138.20 and 269,715.20 is: 404,572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,758.80 : 1,303,138.20 = 269,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,758.80/1,303,138.20 = 269,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,758.80x = 1,303,138.20 × 269,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,758.80x = 351,476,180,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,476,180,240.64/868,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,572.80

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