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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,395.02, 1,427,018.07 and 268,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,395.02, 1,427,018.07 and 268,254.28 is: 402,360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,395.02 : 1,427,018.07 = 268,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,395.02/1,427,018.07 = 268,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,395.02x = 1,427,018.07 × 268,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,395.02x = 382,803,707,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,803,707,704.57/951,395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,360.43

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