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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,073.63, 1,412,898.24 and 268,140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,073.63, 1,412,898.24 and 268,140.02 is: 402,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,073.63 : 1,412,898.24 = 268,140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,073.63/1,412,898.24 = 268,140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,073.63x = 1,412,898.24 × 268,140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,073.63x = 378,854,555,267.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,854,555,267.07/942,073.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,149.62

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