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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,707.72, 1,414,074.74 and 268,789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,707.72, 1,414,074.74 and 268,789.28 is: 403,187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,707.72 : 1,414,074.74 = 268,789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,707.72/1,414,074.74 = 268,789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,707.72x = 1,414,074.74 × 268,789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,707.72x = 380,088,132,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,088,132,282.58/942,707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,187.67

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