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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,601.66, 1,413,689.46 and 268,668.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,601.66, 1,413,689.46 and 268,668.43 is: 402,941.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,601.66 : 1,413,689.46 = 268,668.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,601.66/1,413,689.46 = 268,668.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,601.66x = 1,413,689.46 × 268,668.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,601.66x = 379,813,727,725.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,813,727,725.75/942,601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,941.93

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