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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,852.26, 908,946.96 and 264,325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,852.26, 908,946.96 and 264,325.55 is: 396,561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,852.26 : 908,946.96 = 264,325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,852.26/908,946.96 = 264,325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,852.26x = 908,946.96 × 264,325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,852.26x = 240,257,905,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,257,905,122.83/605,852.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,561.87

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