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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,409.33, 1,427,039.53 and 268,268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,409.33, 1,427,039.53 and 268,268.59 is: 402,381.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,409.33 : 1,427,039.53 = 268,268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,409.33/1,427,039.53 = 268,268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,409.33x = 1,427,039.53 × 268,268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,409.33x = 382,829,882,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,829,882,587.36/951,409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,381.89

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