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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,095.28, 891,376.20 and 261,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,095.28, 891,376.20 and 261,438 is: 392,259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,095.28 : 891,376.20 = 261,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,095.28/891,376.20 = 261,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,095.28x = 891,376.20 × 261,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,095.28x = 233,039,610,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,039,610,975.60/594,095.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,259.66

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