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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,098.28, 891,380.70 and 261,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,098.28, 891,380.70 and 261,441 is: 392,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,098.28 : 891,380.70 = 261,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,098.28/891,380.70 = 261,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,098.28x = 891,380.70 × 261,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,098.28x = 233,043,461,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,043,461,588.70/594,098.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,264.16

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