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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,099.08, 1,412,936.28 and 268,165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,099.08, 1,412,936.28 and 268,165.44 is: 402,187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,099.08 : 1,412,936.28 = 268,165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,099.08/1,412,936.28 = 268,165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,099.08x = 1,412,936.28 × 268,165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,099.08x = 378,900,679,218.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,900,679,218.16/942,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,187.72

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