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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,687.33, 1,427,615.13 and 268,580.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,687.33, 1,427,615.13 and 268,580.23 is: 402,894.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,687.33 : 1,427,615.13 = 268,580.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,687.33/1,427,615.13 = 268,580.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,687.33x = 1,427,615.13 × 268,580.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,687.33x = 383,429,199,909.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,429,199,909.42/951,687.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,894.09

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