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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,091.28, 891,370.20 and 261,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,091.28, 891,370.20 and 261,434 is: 392,253.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,091.28 : 891,370.20 = 261,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,091.28/891,370.20 = 261,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,091.28x = 891,370.20 × 261,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,091.28x = 233,034,476,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,034,476,866.80/594,091.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,253.66

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