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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,096.83, 1,412,932.91 and 268,163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,096.83, 1,412,932.91 and 268,163.19 is: 402,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,096.83 : 1,412,932.91 = 268,163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,096.83/1,412,932.91 = 268,163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,096.83x = 1,412,932.91 × 268,163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,096.83x = 378,896,595,060.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,896,595,060.77/942,096.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,184.35

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