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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,757.96, 1,313,676.09 and 268,502.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,757.96, 1,313,676.09 and 268,502.58 is: 402,765.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,757.96 : 1,313,676.09 = 268,502.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,757.96/1,313,676.09 = 268,502.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,757.96x = 1,313,676.09 × 268,502.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,757.96x = 352,725,419,449.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,725,419,449.31/875,757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,765.87

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