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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908,351.72, 1,362,794.03 and 268,672.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908,351.72, 1,362,794.03 and 268,672.31 is: 403,087.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908,351.72 : 1,362,794.03 = 268,672.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908,351.72/1,362,794.03 = 268,672.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908,351.72x = 1,362,794.03 × 268,672.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908,351.72x = 366,145,022,157.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,145,022,157.93/908,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,087.28

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