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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,762.88, 1,313,683.38 and 268,507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,762.88, 1,313,683.38 and 268,507.50 is: 402,773.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,762.88 : 1,313,683.38 = 268,507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,762.88/1,313,683.38 = 268,507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,762.88x = 1,313,683.38 × 268,507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,762.88x = 352,733,840,155.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,733,840,155.35/875,762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,773.23

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