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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,396.53, 1,427,020.32 and 268,255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,396.53, 1,427,020.32 and 268,255.79 is: 402,362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,396.53 : 1,427,020.32 = 268,255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,396.53/1,427,020.32 = 268,255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,396.53x = 1,427,020.32 × 268,255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,396.53x = 382,806,456,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,806,456,152.55/951,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,362.68

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