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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,082.28, 891,356.70 and 261,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,082.28, 891,356.70 and 261,425 is: 392,240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,082.28 : 891,356.70 = 261,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,082.28/891,356.70 = 261,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,082.28x = 891,356.70 × 261,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,082.28x = 233,022,925,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,022,925,297.50/594,082.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,240.15

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