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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,251.57, 1,314,482.31 and 268,960.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,251.57, 1,314,482.31 and 268,960.35 is: 403,472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,251.57 : 1,314,482.31 = 268,960.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,251.57/1,314,482.31 = 268,960.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,251.57x = 1,314,482.31 × 268,960.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,251.57x = 353,543,619,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,543,619,701.75/876,251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,472.74

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