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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,879.72, 1,303,501.02 and 269,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,879.72, 1,303,501.02 and 269,825.32 is: 404,794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,879.72 : 1,303,501.02 = 269,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,879.72/1,303,501.02 = 269,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,879.72x = 1,303,501.02 × 269,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,879.72x = 351,717,579,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,717,579,841.83/868,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,794.33

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