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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,088.93, 1,412,921.12 and 268,155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,088.93, 1,412,921.12 and 268,155.29 is: 402,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,088.93 : 1,412,921.12 = 268,155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,088.93/1,412,921.12 = 268,155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,088.93x = 1,412,921.12 × 268,155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,088.93x = 378,882,274,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,882,274,872.25/942,088.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,172.52

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