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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,707.16, 1,414,073.90 and 268,788.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,707.16, 1,414,073.90 and 268,788.72 is: 403,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,707.16 : 1,414,073.90 = 268,788.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,707.16/1,414,073.90 = 268,788.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,707.16x = 1,414,073.90 × 268,788.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,707.16x = 380,087,108,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,087,108,464.48/942,707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,186.83

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