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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,093.28, 891,373.20 and 261,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,093.28, 891,373.20 and 261,436 is: 392,256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,093.28 : 891,373.20 = 261,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,093.28/891,373.20 = 261,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,093.28x = 891,373.20 × 261,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,093.28x = 233,037,043,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,037,043,915.20/594,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,256.66

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