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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,517.97, 1,413,823.65 and 268,698.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,517.97, 1,413,823.65 and 268,698.54 is: 403,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,517.97 : 1,413,823.65 = 268,698.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,517.97/1,413,823.65 = 268,698.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,517.97x = 1,413,823.65 × 268,698.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,517.97x = 379,892,350,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,892,350,572.47/942,517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,061.12

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