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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,521.96, 1,413,829.66 and 268,702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,521.96, 1,413,829.66 and 268,702.54 is: 403,067.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,521.96 : 1,413,829.66 = 268,702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,521.96/1,413,829.66 = 268,702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,521.96x = 1,413,829.66 × 268,702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,521.96x = 379,899,620,769.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,899,620,769.34/942,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,067.13

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