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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,114.78, 1,412,959.95 and 268,181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,114.78, 1,412,959.95 and 268,181.19 is: 402,211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,114.78 : 1,412,959.95 = 268,181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,114.78/1,412,959.95 = 268,181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,114.78x = 1,412,959.95 × 268,181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,114.78x = 378,929,280,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,929,280,813.34/942,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,211.37

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