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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,985.73, 1,414,530.88 and 269,015.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,985.73, 1,414,530.88 and 269,015.22 is: 403,537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,985.73 : 1,414,530.88 = 269,015.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,985.73/1,414,530.88 = 269,015.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,985.73x = 1,414,530.88 × 269,015.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,985.73x = 380,530,335,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,530,335,207.46/942,985.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,537.74

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