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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,540.91, 1,413,598.42 and 268,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,540.91, 1,413,598.42 and 268,607.74 is: 402,850.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,540.91 : 1,413,598.42 = 268,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,540.91/1,413,598.42 = 268,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,540.91x = 1,413,598.42 × 268,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,540.91x = 379,703,476,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,703,476,863.77/942,540.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,850.92

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