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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,782.62, 1,414,186.90 and 268,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,782.62, 1,414,186.90 and 268,864 is: 403,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,782.62 : 1,414,186.90 = 268,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,782.62/1,414,186.90 = 268,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,782.62x = 1,414,186.90 × 268,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,782.62x = 380,223,946,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,223,946,681.60/942,782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,299.70

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