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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,501.32, 1,313,292.24 and 268,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,501.32, 1,313,292.24 and 268,246.16 is: 402,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,501.32 : 1,313,292.24 = 268,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,501.32/1,313,292.24 = 268,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,501.32x = 1,313,292.24 × 268,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,501.32x = 352,285,600,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,285,600,337.80/875,501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,381.58

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