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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,258.76, 1,314,493.07 and 268,967.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,258.76, 1,314,493.07 and 268,967.53 is: 403,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,258.76 : 1,314,493.07 = 268,967.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,258.76/1,314,493.07 = 268,967.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,258.76x = 1,314,493.07 × 268,967.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,258.76x = 353,555,948,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,555,948,657.22/876,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,483.50

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