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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,897.42, 1,414,565.82 and 268,988.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,897.42, 1,414,565.82 and 268,988.04 is: 403,544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,897.42 : 1,414,565.82 = 268,988.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,897.42/1,414,565.82 = 268,988.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,897.42x = 1,414,565.82 × 268,988.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,897.42x = 380,501,287,372.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,501,287,372.79/942,897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,544.73

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