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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,261.56, 1,348,950.66 and 268,239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,261.56, 1,348,950.66 and 268,239.16 is: 402,376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,261.56 : 1,348,950.66 = 268,239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,261.56/1,348,950.66 = 268,239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,261.56x = 1,348,950.66 × 268,239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,261.56x = 361,841,391,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,841,391,919.85/899,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,376.14

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