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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,897.72, 1,399,113.30 and 268,049.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,897.72, 1,399,113.30 and 268,049.72 is: 402,007.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,897.72 : 1,399,113.30 = 268,049.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,897.72/1,399,113.30 = 268,049.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,897.72x = 1,399,113.30 × 268,049.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,897.72x = 375,031,928,313.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,031,928,313.28/932,897.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,007.55

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