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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,935.08, 1,303,606.62 and 269,865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,935.08, 1,303,606.62 and 269,865.32 is: 404,861.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,935.08 : 1,303,606.62 = 269,865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,935.08/1,303,606.62 = 269,865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,935.08x = 1,303,606.62 × 269,865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,935.08x = 351,798,217,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,798,217,660.42/868,935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,861.34

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