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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,781.62, 1,414,185.40 and 268,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,781.62, 1,414,185.40 and 268,863 is: 403,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,781.62 : 1,414,185.40 = 268,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,781.62/1,414,185.40 = 268,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,781.62x = 1,414,185.40 × 268,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,781.62x = 380,222,129,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,222,129,200.20/942,781.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,298.20

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