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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,851.19, 1,414,042.48 and 268,938.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,851.19, 1,414,042.48 and 268,938.30 is: 403,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,851.19 : 1,414,042.48 = 268,938.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,851.19/1,414,042.48 = 268,938.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,851.19x = 1,414,042.48 × 268,938.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,851.19x = 380,290,180,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,290,180,698.98/942,851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,340.62

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