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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,516.36, 1,313,314.74 and 268,261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,516.36, 1,313,314.74 and 268,261.16 is: 402,404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,516.36 : 1,313,314.74 = 268,261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,516.36/1,313,314.74 = 268,261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,516.36x = 1,313,314.74 × 268,261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,516.36x = 352,311,335,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,311,335,597.50/875,516.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,404.06

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