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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,503.34, 1,313,295.24 and 268,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,503.34, 1,313,295.24 and 268,248.14 is: 402,384.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,503.34 : 1,313,295.24 = 268,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,503.34/1,313,295.24 = 268,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,503.34x = 1,313,295.24 × 268,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,503.34x = 352,289,005,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,289,005,400.85/875,503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,384.54

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