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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,404.96, 1,427,032.98 and 268,264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,404.96, 1,427,032.98 and 268,264.22 is: 402,375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,404.96 : 1,427,032.98 = 268,264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,404.96/1,427,032.98 = 268,264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,404.96x = 1,427,032.98 × 268,264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,404.96x = 382,821,882,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,821,882,158.81/951,404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,375.33

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