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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933,417, 1,400,125.50 and 268,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933,417, 1,400,125.50 and 268,569 is: 402,853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933,417 : 1,400,125.50 = 268,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933,417/1,400,125.50 = 268,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933,417x = 1,400,125.50 × 268,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933,417x = 376,030,305,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,030,305,409.50/933,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,853.50

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