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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,401.14, 1,413,368.16 and 268,488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,401.14, 1,413,368.16 and 268,488.28 is: 402,665.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,401.14 : 1,413,368.16 = 268,488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,401.14/1,413,368.16 = 268,488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,401.14x = 1,413,368.16 × 268,488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,401.14x = 379,472,786,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,472,786,285.17/942,401.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,665.88

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