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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,597.54, 1,313,435.66 and 268,341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,597.54, 1,313,435.66 and 268,341.38 is: 402,524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,597.54 : 1,313,435.66 = 268,341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,597.54/1,313,435.66 = 268,341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,597.54x = 1,313,435.66 × 268,341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,597.54x = 352,449,129,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,449,129,636.73/875,597.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,524.12

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