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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,847.95, 1,414,037.60 and 268,935.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,847.95, 1,414,037.60 and 268,935.05 is: 403,335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,847.95 : 1,414,037.60 = 268,935.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,847.95/1,414,037.60 = 268,935.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,847.95x = 1,414,037.60 × 268,935.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,847.95x = 380,284,277,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,284,277,369.57/942,847.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,335.74

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