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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,499.32, 1,313,289.24 and 268,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,499.32, 1,313,289.24 and 268,244.16 is: 402,378.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,499.32 : 1,313,289.24 = 268,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,499.32/1,313,289.24 = 268,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,499.32x = 1,313,289.24 × 268,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,499.32x = 352,282,169,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,282,169,020.84/875,499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,378.58

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