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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,988.95, 1,303,567.22 and 269,789.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,988.95, 1,303,567.22 and 269,789.22 is: 404,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,988.95 : 1,303,567.22 = 269,789.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,988.95/1,303,567.22 = 269,789.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,988.95x = 1,303,567.22 × 269,789.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,988.95x = 351,688,383,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,688,383,501.37/868,988.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,709.85

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