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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,106.08, 1,412,946.76 and 268,172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,106.08, 1,412,946.76 and 268,172.44 is: 402,198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,106.08 : 1,412,946.76 = 268,172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,106.08/1,412,946.76 = 268,172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,106.08x = 1,412,946.76 × 268,172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,106.08x = 378,913,380,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,913,380,219.29/942,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,198.21

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