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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,708.41, 1,414,075.77 and 268,789.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,708.41, 1,414,075.77 and 268,789.97 is: 403,188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,708.41 : 1,414,075.77 = 268,789.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,708.41/1,414,075.77 = 268,789.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,708.41x = 1,414,075.77 × 268,789.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,708.41x = 380,089,383,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,089,383,796.03/942,708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,188.71

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